With the world in the palm of his hands

Slipping through his fingers just like grains of sand

He don’t know his hourglass is losing time

Till she run out of patience and leaves him far behind



Chorus:

Some lovers gotta learn love the hard way

Before they understand the way they feel

Some lovers are slower than others

Some will come around and some never will



If only she had a dime every time he’s done her wrong

Or for every one wondering why she’s still holding on

She could buy that rodeo and shut it down

Along with every honky tonkin’ bar in town



Chorus:

Some lovers gotta learn love the hard way

Before they understand the way they feel

Some lovers are slower than others

Some will come around and some never will



It may be his fault but she’s still one to blame

For taking him back and playing his foolish games



Chorus:

Some lovers gotta learn love the hard way

Before they understand the way they feel

Some lovers are slower than others

Some will come around and some never will