You Should’ve Left

[pre hook]
You’ll never do it again
You should’ve left.
She’s safe now
Whole in your chest.
You should’ve left.

[verse one]
You promised her the world
Only gave her bruises and pain.
All your lies and betrayal
Now laid out on this table.
Affairs and damning pictures shared,
Shocked you’re caught, fist in the air.
You won’t do it again, “Tell God your sin!”
She healed herself that day.
Now you’re gone away.
No more pain this way.

[hook]
You’ll never do it again!
(You weren’t a man!)
You should’ve left long ago,
She’s safe now
No more pain or selfish ego.
(She’s finally free.)
Her limit reached with no arrest.
You should’ve left.
You should’ve left.

[verse two]
Sherriff asking where he went,
No one knows.
She saw him leave with his boat.
Took his wallet, phone and clothes.
Her darkened eyes don’t lie.
(No they can’t lie!)
The law now knows why.
He should’ve left long ago.
Her pain way down below.
She can now sleep safe
The Sherriff closed the case.

[hook]
You’ll never do it again!
(You weren’t a man!)
You should’ve left long ago,
She’s safe now
No more pain or selfish ego.
(She’s safe now.)
Her limit reached with no arrest.
You should’ve left.

[post hook, piano and violin only]
Now you’re gone and she’s healing.
Peace has new meaning.
Her life’s gonna be fine, see-
Sitting under her new tree.