When you told me you were leaving Girl, I didn't believe a word 'Cause to think that you'd walk out on me Just sounded too absurd I'd like to change the things I did That tore our love apart But that's just wishful thinking On my part Well, I'm hoping and I'm praying You'll give me one more try 'Cause it's an awful price I'm paying With the teardrops that I've cried I guess I should have listened If I had only been that smart But that's just wishful thinking On my part I found out it's the little things That made our house a home You'd be surprised how much I've learned Every day since you've been gone But I wished I'd learned that lesson Before it broke my heart But that's just wishful thinking On my part Well, I'm hoping and I'm praying You'll give me one more try 'Cause it's an awful price I'm paying With the teardrops that I've cried I guess I should have listened If I had only been that smart But that's just wishful thinking On my part Well, that's just wishful thinking On my part