Lyrics

Out Takes Of My Life
©2005 Lawrence Stewart Maconaghy BMI



Mistakes are there to haunt me
Seems I've made more than my share
I've hurt some of those that loved me
I fear they think that I don't care

But I care so much I cry some
And drink too much on the road
But my tears and my tequila
Never ease this heavy load

If I could change some (of the) things (that) I did way back when
I'd stop the camera, shoot some (the) scenes again
I'd try to rearrange the set avoid some of the strife
And edit out the out-takes of my life

Now I've got a brand new lover
And she changed my life one day
My heart was cold and sheltered
Never thought love would come my way

But I never knew the wonder
Of opening my heart
Now my tears are for my happiness
She has blessed me from the start

If I could change some (of the) things (that) I did way back when
I'd stop the camera, shoot some (the) scenes again
I'd try to rearrange the set avoid some of the strife
And edit out the out-takes of my life

So I worry and I wonder
What is up around the bend
Can I keep this love alive this time
Learn from her and comprehend

How these out-takes that I curse now
Brought me to this very time
When I've never known such happiness
Now that true love can be mine

If I could change some (of the) things (that) I did way back when
I'd stop the camera, shoot some (the) scenes again
I'd try to rearrange the set avoid some of the strife
And edit out the out-takes of my life

(un-used last chorus)

If I could change some things I did way back when
Would I stop the camera, shoot some scenes again
No I wouldn't rearrange those things that brought me so much strife
Never edit out those out-takes of my life
Think that things are finally working out just fine