Shoulda Known Better

written by vanessa collier

I was tryin’ to see the good in you

Even when it disappeared 

Even when I knew the truth

I tried my best when you got discouraged 

But I was lyin’ to myself not to worry

I shoulda known 

I shoulda known

I shoulda known better

What happened to your kindness 

When we’d get in a fight

You’d say your peace

Then turn out the light

But all I wanted was to be heard

But there you were

Flippin’ me bird

I shoulda known

I shoulda known

I shoulda known better

You, you went and left

Moved out of town

After all I did for ya

You left without a sound

I bet you thought 

Thought I wouldn’t tell

I bet you thought I’d crash and burn

But I’m doin’ well

You shoulda known

You shoulda known

You shoulda known better

You shoulda known

You shoulda known

You shoulda known better

(Your momma taught you better than that)

(Your momma taught you better than that)

(Your momma taught you better than that)