Climb on up
Into momma's bed
It's just us tonight
Don't need a book, just snuggle in
I'll tell you a story
I wish I didn't have to say
About a girl who fought with all her heart
But still had to walk away
Once upon a time he loved me
Once upon a time I loved him too
It all fell apart in a moment
Lord, I wish it wasn't true
'Cause you deserve the perfect family
The fairy tales you know so well
Instead of sittin' here listenin' to the story
I wish I didn't have to tell
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I know it's hard
To see momma cry
But I promise you
That we're all gonna be alright
I need you know
That you will always be loved
You're the very best chapters
In the story of us
And it goes
Once upon a time he loved me
Once upon a time I loved him too
It all fell apart in a moment
Lord, I wish it wasn't true
'Cause you deserve the perfect family
The fairy tales you know so well
Instead of sittin' here listenin' to the story
I wish I didn't have to tell
Now it's time to pick up all these broken pieces
So that we can be the story we believe in
Once upon a time it was us three
Starting over all brand new
Dreaming of the happy ending
I always wanted for you
'Cause you deserve the perfect family
The fairy tales you know so well
Instead of sittin' here listenin' to the story
I wish I didn't have to tell
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The story
Wish I didn't have to tell
