Verse 1: Nellie broke my heart, left me in the dark Tried to piece it back together, but it fell apart I thought we had something special, but I was wrong Now I'm sitting here writing sad songs I gave her my all, my love was true But she played me like a fool, what's a guy to do? I'm drowning in my sorrows, can't catch a break I guess love is just a risk we all take Verse 2: I used to dream about forever with Nellie by my side But now I'm all alone, feeling empty inside I thought she was the one