I went to the closet to see what I had Pulled the one suit that I own from the rack If I could tell the future, I'd just put it back What a damn shame (damn shame) Mama always said, "I should dress to impress" So I press my slacks and I hope for the best If I could tell the future, I woulda tried less What a damn shame (damn shame) I heard Sinatra wouldn't be caught dead without a suit Well, I know I'm not him My hair's more curly and my eyes a little less blue What a damn shame What a damn shame What a damn shame when it don't go right What a damn shame to waste a good shirt on a bad night The waiter sat me down at a table for two Asked me, "What I'm having" said, "I'm waiting for you" By the look in his eyes, I think he already knew It's a damn shame (damn shame) After 'bout an hour, he poured me a drink Said, "This is on the house" I said, "It's not what you think" I bet he could tell my heart was starting to sink It's a damn shame (damn shame) I heard Sinatra wouldn't be caught dead without a suit I know I'm not him 'cause he wouldn't be sitting here Getting stood up by you What a damn shame What a damn shame What a damn shame when it don't go right What a damn shame to waste a good shirt on a bad night ♪ I guess I'll take the roses that I bought for you Put 'em in some water in the living room 'Cause why should they have to suffer too? Such a damn shame What a damn shame What a damn shame What a damn shame when it don't go right What a damn shame to waste a good shirt on a bad night (damn shame) What a damn shame What a damn shame What a damn shame when it don't go right What a damn shame to waste a good shirt on a bad night (damn shame) What a damn shame to waste a good shirt on a bad night