Good Riddance!

[Intro] Mmm, this one’s for the boy who thought I’d always wait But honey, clocks don’t stop, and neither did I—too late [Verse 1] I tried to tell you once, and then I tried to tell you twice But you didn't understand me, and you had me hypnotized I don't know how I fell under your spell But I'm awake now so listen to me well You know just what to say to make me want to stay But then you turn around and shut me out—I’m fed up with your games I’d rather be alone than be so coldly strung along Don’t try to call me back because I won’t pick up the phone [Chorus] I gave you far too many chances for far too long Tried to tell myself to suck it up and be strong But I’ve finally realized that I was wrong Look around sometime, and you’ll find that I’ll be gone [Verse 2] You had your fun, I’ll give you that—it’s all you cared about Every time I needed more, you left me full of doubt I don’t know why I stood there waiting patiently I guess I thought that love meant sacrificing me You’d flash that smile and promise me the world was ours to hold But then you’d turn and leave me in the dark alone and cold I gave you chance after chance, but every time you dropped the ball I ain’t your fool no more, so don’t come ‘round to call [Chorus] I gave you far too many chances for far too long Tried to tell myself to suck it up and be strong But I’ve finally realized that I was wrong Look around sometime, and you’ll find that I’ll be gone (gone, oh yeah—better believe that I’ll be gone) [Bridge] You always said, “You’ll see—I’ll make it right tomorrow” But tomorrow’s snowballed into years of empty sorrow And now the girl who waited at that door has walked away So take your promises and save them for some other day [Final Chorus] I gave you far too many chances for far too long Tried to tell myself to suck it up and be strong But now—a toast to freedom!—I’m finally done Take a good long look, I’m gone, I’m gone, gone! [Outro] You had it good, but you let it go That train’s left, now you’re on your own So long, sweetheart—oh don’t look so stunned You’ve been dismissed... ...good riddance!