[Verse 1]
I laughed when friends I met would say
You'd surely break my heart someday
I had to live and learn
I couldn't be told about you

[Verse 2]
My love was blind, how could I see
Our love affair was not to be?
I had to live and learn
I couldn't be told about you

[Bridge]
My mind was my own
I'll carry the blame
Though you left me alone
As long as I live, I'll breathe your name

[Verse 3]
I believed each little thing you said
My heart completely ruled my head
I had to live and learn
I couldn't be told about you

[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
My mind was my own
I'll gladly carry the blame
Though you left me alone
As long as I live, I'll breathe your name

[Verse 3]
I believed each little thing you said
My heart completely ruled my head
I had to live and learn
I couldn't be told about you

[Outro]
Yes, you had me fooled, but now I'm schooled
I had to live and learn