If I only knew The trouble you'd go through Maybe I would have done it differently I was traveling out of control And I left you by the road I've closed the bars with half this town And stayed up with all the others I used to be in a rock band; We were kinda funny like the Smothers Brothers I was selfish And so immature Sailing seas of lies just drinking And never thinking About anyone but me I've closed the bars with half this town And went home with all the others I used to be in a rock band; We were kinda funny like the Smothers Brothers She took off and joined She ran and joined the Haters' Union She's paying dues to the Haters' Union So please take heed From a sad old man And if you find true love to hold Don't let it go Don't be afraid to jump on in Every action has a reaction Every action makes a ripple