THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

© 2014 Cynthia Emmets, Sal Landers

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VERSE 1: Your lines went down so smooth, a shot of Chivas to my heart

I got drunk on your flattery almost let down my guard

But I’m not such easy prey, your tricks won’t work on me

Didn’t let you reel me in, I got loose and I broke free (I’ll never be)

 

 

CHORUS: A notch on your bedpost, a feather in your cap

A trophy for your mantle, a fox caught in your trap

When you brag about your conquests you’re gonna have to say

She’d a’ made a great catch, but she’s the one

She’s the one, she’s the one, she’s the one that got away

 

 

VERSE 2: You’re castin’ your slick lines to hook for some pretty young girl

To wear upon your arm, who thinks you’re her whole world

Your good looks and your smile are the bait you use

You lure her into your net of lies because you hate to lose (I refuse to be)

 

CHORUS

 

 

BRIDGE: Chasin’ women’s like fishin’ to you

When you catch one you cast her aside

But love’s just a sport for you to feed your manly pride

 

 

 

CHORUS