We built sandcastles that washed away I made you cry when I walked away Oh, and although I promised that I couldn't stay, baby Every promise don't work out that way Every promise don't work out that way Dishes smashed on my counter from our last encounter Pictures snatched out the frame Bitch, I scratched out your name and your face What is it about you that I can't erase? Every promise don't work out that way, oh babe Well every promise don't work out that way And your heart is broken 'cause I walked away Show me your scars and I won't walk away Oh, and I know I promised Oh, I promised I promised that I couldn't stay Every promise Oh, promise Don't work out that way, no no no no no Every promise don't work out that way Mmm