[Intro – Smoky Vocal, Upright Bass, Brushed Drums] Well, look at me... A grown woman with a fool's education. Mmm... should've known better. [Verse 1 – Lazy Swing, Conversational Delivery] I learned your habits, learned your ways, Learned how to read your changing face. I knew your stories, knew your lines, Could spot a little trouble every time. I made your excuses sound refined, Turned your wrongs into reasons in my mind. My friends all said I'd lost my head, I told them they just didn't understand. [Pre-Chorus – Piano and Horns Enter] I kept the kettle warm, Kept your place at home. Kept on making promises You never made your own. [Chorus – Catchy, Sassy, Horn-Punctuated] What was I thinking? That I could change you? I must've been drinking The same old foolish brew. I gave you my patience, You gave me the blues. What was I thinking? I can't believe I chose you. [Verse 2 – Stronger Groove, Witty Vocal Phrasing] You had a gift for disappearing, And an even better one for reappearing. Flowers in the morning, trouble after two, A pretty little apology, same old attitude. You'd swear you'd found religion, Then forget it by the night. You could sell a broken promise Like a diamond in the light. [Pre-Chorus – Rising Organ and Horn Responses] I kept the kettle warm, Kept your place at home. Kept on making promises You never made your own. [Chorus – Full Retro Soul Arrangement] What was I thinking? That I could change you? I must've been drinking The same old foolish brew. I gave you my patience, You gave me the blues. What was I thinking? I can't believe I chose you. [Instrumental Break – 16 Bars] [Upright bass walking hard, tight brushed-to-snare groove, dirty electric guitar lick, Hammond organ, trumpet and tenor sax trading playful responses.] [Bridge – Half-Time, Intimate and Bitterly Funny] I thought I was your angel, Your answer to your prayers. Turns out I was your housekeeper, Your counselor, and your spare. I tried to be your future, While you were living in the past. Darling, I was building something You were never meant to last. [Build – Gospel Choir Responses] (Lead) I tried to fix you! (Choir) Couldn't fix that man! (Lead) I tried to save you! (Choir) That was never in the plan! (Lead) I gave you everything! (Choir) And what did you give back? (Lead) A whole lot of trouble! (Choir) And a suitcase full of that! [Final Chorus – Big, Defiant Soul Performance] What was I thinking? That I could change you? I must've been drinking The same old foolish brew. I gave you my patience, You gave me the blues. What was I thinking? Well, darling, now I'm through. What was I thinking? I finally see the truth. You weren't waiting for changing, And I was waiting on you. [Outro – Upright Bass, Piano, Dry Vocal] Well, lesson learned... A little late, but learned. Next time I'll buy a dog. At least a dog comes home. Mmm... What was I thinking?
