In The Tradition (Album Version)

(Gary Burr, Jack Blades)

Here I am hearin' the same old good advice

Surrounded by fools who could swear each heart loves twice

I can't pretend everything's good

Believe me

I wish that

I could I can't fake a smile through the evenin'

I'll probably crack if the pain's too strong

Play a song for me

But it has to be

In the tradition of love gone wrong

I've noticed today

I have one less friend to call

And no one to tell me it's all right as my world starts to fall

I'm doing the best that

I can And

I've had all the help

I can stand

I'm ready to crash, yes

I am But I'll hide it the best that

I can