Trying to pick up the Pieces We were young and she wanted to marry We had problems too many to carry So she stole away into the night Headed for Texas and the southern lights To start a new life She never knew how bad she broke my heart I’m here to tell you she tore apart And I’m still tryin to pick up the pieces Couldn’t blame her I wasn’t ready Getting married isn’t like going steady She wanted a home and a family She grew tired of waiting for me To get it together She made a decision she had to let go She moved on it hurt me so And I’m still trying to pick up the pieces Day after day Night after night I relive our memories Try as I might I can’t imagine Living my life Without holding her again I’ll never stop loving her until the end Some loves come once in a lifetime God knows I’ve already had mine I wonder if she ever thinks of me And if she regrets leaving suddenly Don’t know if I’ll ever find out Her leavings left me sadder than sad Cuz I lost the best thing I ever had And I’m still trying to pick up the pieces I’m still tryin to pick up the pieces I’m still tryin to pick up the pieces Words & Music Jim Purtell C