If maybe you'd move over
Gave someone else a chance
To try their luck
Instead, you run up closer
Trying to grab a page
Before they close the book
It was over before it started
Seemed so long when we began
Hope you take it like a friend
It's a shame to see you crying
Wouldn't think to way back when
Looks like I'll never hear the end
Thought you had the honor
Took special pride
In all your well laid plans
Forgot about the others
We moved out toward the light
Showing empty hands
It was over before it started
Seemed so long when we began
Hope you take it like a friend
It's a shame to see you crying
Wouldn't think to way back when
Looks like I'll never hear the end
Ah, put the boot down
Love to be the winner
Gather up your chips
In time to cash them in
We're all looking thinner
Playing cards too close
For either one to win
It was over before it started
Seemed so long when we began
Hope you take it like a friend
It's a shame to see you crying
Wouldn't think to way back when
Looks like I'll never hear the end
Woah, it's a shame to see you crying
Wouldn't think to way back when
Hope you take it like a friend