I knew there were others after you I knew I had competition
But I figured I was way out in the front in the number one position
Then someone stole your love from me like a thief so sly and cunning
Then I realized that all along I wasn't even in the running
I thought the odds were all with me I had a winning combination
Then I received to my dismay your wedding invitation
We were sweethearts for so long the sudden loss was stunning
But here's the catch coming down the stretch I wasn't even in the running
I was the favorite for so long that folks just took for granted
That you and I would tie the knot and in a love nest we'd be planted
But there was a dark horse in the race from nowhere he came gunning
And the way he won your love from me I wasn't even in the running
I thought the odds were all with me I had a winning combination...