I hate to be the one Who's given up And feels that all our hope is gone But what I thought was a miracle Just turned into the same old Problem that it was She longs for better days She's always been afraid Chorus: It's a shame, oh it's a shame That you are throwing your whole life away It's a shame, oh it's a shame I wonder if you're ever going to change It's a shame Ever since I can recall She has been so afraid Of you losing it all What do you want? Do you even know? And is it worth the pain? We all have to endure She longs for better days She's always been afraid You left her without leaving You hit her without swinging You took away without giving a thing Except for pain and sorrow I'm praying that tomorrow You will open up your eyes and see