From the recording A Long Time Coming - Passage of Time
Words and Music by DH Holley
Lyrics
Verse 1:
You told me once, you told me twice.
I just didn't listen to your advice.
A heart of black in red high heels,
she made me believe our love was real.
Chorus-Verse 1:
Now she's gone and I'm left all alone.
I should have known that fruit came from the wrong tree.
Verse 2: She told me that she was here to stay.
But, my head kept telling me," just walk away!"
A heart of black soiled my heart of white, as she led me down that tunnel and left in the night.
Chorus - Verse 2:
Now she's gone and I'm left all alone.
I should have known that wolf was dressed in fine wool.
Verse 3:
With a naïve heart, I built my trust
Our love of gold, I thought, just turned to rust.
A heart of black, turned my whole world blue; when I found out she'd been untrue.
Chorus - Verse 3;
Now she's gone and I'm left all alone.
I should have known betrayal comes after a kiss.
Bridge:
The line that's drawn is fine between love and hate, and we often don't find out until it's too late.
But we always try to hold on, even when we know love is gone.
Verse 4:
I finally took your advice and I'll never gamble with that dice.
A heart of black, she darkened my very soul, and laughed when my life spun out of control.
Chorus- Verse 4
Now she's gone and I'm left all alone
I now know a lesson learned too late.(3x)