Story Behind The Song
This is a simple breakup song, about how two somewhat neurotic people just keep trying and trying. But despite loving each other deep down, there are too many problems, and they just can't work things out. It's meant to be stylistically a bar room drinking song, kind of self-pitying but in a resigned way.
Song Description
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| Song Length |
3:58 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Uptight, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
Neil Young |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It's gonna be hard without you, darlin'
Hard to face this parting;
I can't believe we've really reached the end.
Oh it's hard to hear you say it.
The game is up, and we both played it.
I don't think we'll be down this road again.
I met a girl some years ago; she was troubled.
I had a few problems of my own, and then they doubled.
But I learned to love her so,
And she sure did help me grow.
We just didn't do so well at give and take.
It's gonna be hard without you, darlin'/Hard to face this parting.
I can't believe there's no more tricks in store.
Well it's hard to hear you say it,
The game is up and we both played it.
I don't think we'll be dancin' close no more.
I always thought that love was 'bout compromising.
But I'm sittin' here with my drink just realizing...
Unless the heart's dream is shared,
It ain't enough to say you care.
She broke my heart, and I guess I broke hers, too.
It's gonna be hard without you darlin'
Hard to face this parting
I can't believe we've really reached the end.
Oh it's hard to hear you say it,
The game is up and we both played it.
I don't think we'll be down this road again.
(Repeat above chorus)