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Thread #21303   Message #226211
Posted By: Mbo
10-May-00 - 11:45 PM
Thread Name: Songs about breakups, breaking up
Subject: Lyr Add: BUTTON OFF MY SHIRT (from Ronnie Milsap)
Oh, the classic is by Ronnie Milsap:

BUTTON OFF MY SHIRT
As recorded by Ronnie Milsap on "Heart and Soul" (1987)

I heard the word goin' 'round town.
They say that you're making a fool out of me.
Baby, it took me some time to come around
To realize you were not what you seemed.
Each day's passing; the clock's been my friend.
Help me get back on my feet again.

CHORUS: Like a button off of my shirt, tust an everyday distraction,
You'd be overreacting if you think that I still hurt.
You're just a button off of my shirt, and someday I will replace you.
I don't care what I have lost; you got what you deserve.

I was down, down, down
I was down....

I am not the first, and I won't be the last
To make the mistake of believing in you. (Listen to me now.)
I don't intend to live in the past.
Just like they say, some you win, some you lose.
You never loved me, and you made it plain.
Now it's my turn and I'm playing your game. CHORUS

Love and affection.
You started changing direction.
You threw it away.
Girl, you threw it away.

You never loved me, and you made it plain.
Now it's my turn to make you understand.

CHORUS 3X [The last time ending with "Someday I will replace you."]


--Mbo