Let me tell you a story.
About a boy and a girl.
It's kinda short, kinda boring.
But the end is a whirl.
They were just sixteen.
When the people were mean.
So they didn't love themselves.
And now they're gone.
Headstones on a lawn.
And when I was younger.
I knew a boy and a boy.
Best friends with each other.
But always wished they were more.
Cause they loved one another.
But never discovered.
Cause they were too afraid of what they'd say.
Moved to different states.
Oh, and I'm afraid that's just the way the world works.
It ain't funny, it ain't pretty, it ain't sweet.
Oh, and I'm afraid that's just the way the world works.
But I think that it could work for you and me.
Just wait and see.
It's not the end of the story.
Now it's on to the sequel.
About me and my friend.
Both our parents were evil.
So we both made a bet.
If we worked and we saved.
We could both run away.
And we'd have a better life.
And I was right.
I wonder if she's alright.
Oh, and I'm afraid that's just the way the world works
It ain't funny, it ain't pretty, it ain't sweet
Oh, and I'm afraid that's just the way the world works
But I think that it could work for you and me
Just wait and see
It's not the end of the story
And the movie's always running in my head
All the people, all the lovers, all my friends
And I hope that they all get their happy end
In the end
Oh, and I'm afraid that's just the way the world works
It ain't funny, it ain't pretty, it ain't sweet
Oh, and I'm afraid that's just the way the world works
But I think that it could work for you and me
Just wait and see
It's not the end of the story
