[Verse 1]
I love him
He doesn't love me

[Chorus]
That's the way the ball bounces
That's the way the ball bounces
That's the way the cookie crumbles
Yes, that's the way it is

[Verse 2]
He loves another
Who ignores him

[Chorus]
That's the way the ball bounces
That's the way the ball bounces
That's the way the cookie crumbles
Yes, that's the way it is

[Bridge]
I've tried to put my heart wise
I have tried to make myself realize
That no one gets, just what he asks for

[Chorus]
That's the way the ball bounces
That's the way the ball bounces
That's the way the cookie crumbles
Yes, that's the way
That's the way that it is