(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.