Shannon O'Brien Poet Ballad

Brick and Mordar

And it hurts to think you never cared
All I asked was that you would be there
But it's easier to play the game

I gave you all of me, I'm such a fool
Cause what I want, it never follows through
It's nothing new

I hope you got what you wanted
Did you get all that you needed?
Cause now I'm just another name
On your list
Just another notch on your bed-post
And you're just another scar on my heart
Another layer to my wall

Your words were
Nothing more than letters
Your actions nothing more than moves
I wish that I could be like you
Life would be much easier
With a heart that's made of stone

Between your beautiful lies I lost the truth
I would change it all if I could choose
I've never felt so used

Despite your promises deep down I know
I would hear them say "I told you so"
But the pain I cannot show

I hope you got what you wanted
Did you get all that you needed? 
Cause now I'm just another name 
On your list
Just another notch on your bed-post 
And you're just another scar on my heart
Another layer to my wall

Your words were
Nothing more than letters
Your actions nothing more than moves
I wish that I could be like you
Life would be much easier
With a heart that's made of stone
(Repeat 1x)

Mid-Tempo
Verses: F - C - B6 (+1 octave)
Bridge & Chorus: F - C - D - B6 (+ 1 octave)

Copyright 2009 by Shannon Elizabeth O'Brien

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Carol Sunshine Brown October 14, 2009 at 4:38 AM ~~~Magnificent~~~ enjoyed the read Shannon. Love, Carol

Shannon O'Brien October 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM once we are done with the recording process, I can post a link to the actual song :)

Marty Owens October 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM Nice Ballad...wish I could hear it sung...thanks for sharing....Marty