It's Love I Blame
copyright 1981 by Victor Compton

(From "California: A State Of Being"  a r&r musical
copyright 1985 by Victor Compton)

It's not my fault.  It's love I blame.
I've never known this kind of pain.
I never thought I'd ever lose,
or have to walk inside these shoes.
I placed my bets and played the game.
It's not roulette;  it's love I blame.

If I could buy another heart,
a second chance,  a brand new start.
I'd give it all a better try,
a longer run, a price so high.
But I'm afraid you'd be the same
It not the trade.  It's love I blame.

chorus:  I never learn, 'til it's too late
             to hide my feelings, to hesitate,
             to take it easy, to understand,
             how I could lose my winning hand.
             I guess I'll leave, the way I came
             Still guilty of, the love I blame.

And, if my name is never called,
Remember me.  I gave my all.
I fought the fight.  I served my cause.
I never asked for your applause,
or couldn't take what I became.
It's not the ache;  it's love I blame.








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