The Whole Damn Song!

I stumbled out of the bar, aching, aimless, and alone, the twangy singer’s lament echoing forlornly in my ears.

It’s not so bad when I’m lyin’ in the bedroom,

Pretendin’ that you’ll soon be home again,

It’s not so bad, that lonesome feeling in my heart, dear,

‘Though it’s a way-down-deep and lonely kind of pain.

It’s not so bad when I’m out, alone with our friends,

Tryin’ to forget you’re not with me,

It’s not so bad to stay out late at all their parties,

‘Though it’s not at all as good as it might be.

          It’s not so bad ‘til I remember all the good times,

          It’s not so bad ‘til I remember that you’re gone,

          It’s not so bad ‘til I remember how I love you,

          Then I know it’s not so good to be alone.

It’s not so bad throughout the week when I’m out workin’,

And on weekends, I stay busy…well, I try,

It’s not so bad, all those days I spend without you,

‘Though I must admit that every day I cry.

It’s not so bad, that’s what I hear myself keep sayin’,

As I spend these lonely hours feelin’ blue,

It’s not so bad to feel so bad all by myself, dear,

‘Though I must admit I’m really missing you.

          It’s not so bad ‘til I remember all the good times,

          It’s not so bad ‘til I remember that you’re gone,

          It’s not so bad ‘til I remember how I love you,

          Then I know It’s not so good to be alone…..

          Then I know It’s not so good to be alone.

_{© J. Bradley Burt 2021}