Everything but Me

The beach is too hot and the mountains too cold

And I'm gettin' too damn old

To be runnin' like I used to be

The plane's too high and the car's too slow

To get me where I need to go

And all I'm after is her memory

I bought a house with a big backyard

Fancy clothes and a brand-new car

When she left, she took everything she pleased

Let me tell you, she wanted everything but me

What I need is some inspiration

A fifth of booze and a destination

Something to put my mind at ease

If I wasn't off my medication

I wouldn't be here in desperation

But I'm down here beggin' on my knees

Bought a house with a big backyard

Fancy clothes and a brand-new car

When she left, she took everything she pleased

Let me tell you, she wanted everything but me

Well, this next part goes out to her new man

You can give her the stars and hang her the moon

But the sun's what makes the flowers bloom

You reap what you sow and you sow what you reap

I know you can't trust her, so you can't sleep

But don't get nice, she'll kick you out

That's the way love goes, no doubt

'Cause I done tried everything

Hell, I even bought a house with a big backyard

Fancy clothes and a brand-new car

When she left, she took everything she pleased

Let me tell you, she wanted everything but me

Oh, let me tell you, she wanted everything but me