We try so hard to hold the pain
It goes away, but it comes back again
I remember the night
Everything was so right

It's hard to know when to give or take
But I learn each day by each mistake
When your love is gone
You never need anyone
I remember

I'll never know, it keeps me guessing
Love's made another change
But you'll never know 'cause love is believing
And you've thrown faith away

Wounded, shot through the heart
And it just can't be the same
Wounded, shot down again
Wounded, shot through the heart
And I just can't take the pain
Wounded, shot down again

We try so hard to hold back the tears
Memories bring back those years
When your love is gone
You never needed anyone
I remember
Do you feel the pain the way I do
Is there something missing in you too
'Cause bye love is gone
And I ain't got no one
Is there anybody out there

I'll never know, it keeps me guessing
Love's made another change
But you'll never know 'cause love is believing
And you've thrown faith away

Wounded, shot through the heart
And it just can't be the same
Wounded, shot down again
Wounded, shot through the heart
And I just can't take the pain
Wounded, shot down again

I'll never know, it keeps me guessing
Love's made another change
But you'll never know 'cause love is believing
And you've thrown faith away


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