people I know, places I go
make me feel tongue-tied
I can see how people look down
I'm on the outside
here's where the story ends
here's where the story ends (2x)
(chorus 2x)
it's that little souveneir of a terrible year
which makes my eyes go sore
and whoever would have thought the books that you brought
were all I loved you for
places I know, places I go
make me feel so tired
and I can see how people look down
they're on the inside
oh here's where the story ends
it's that little souvenir of a terrible year
which makes my eyes feel store
and who ever would've thought the books that you brought
were all I loved you for
oh the devil in me said, go down to the shed
I know where I belong
but the only thing I ever really wanted to say
was wrong, was wrong, was wrong
it's that little souvenir of a colorful year
which makes me smile inside
so I cynically, cynically say, well is that why
surprise, surprise, surprise, surprise, surprise
here's where the story ends
ooh here's where the story ends