[Verse 1]

We built sandcastles that washed away

I made you cry when I walked away, oh

And although I promised that I couldn't stay, baby

Every promise don't work out that way, oh, babe

Every promise don't work out that way

[Verse 2]

Dishes smashed on my counter from our last encounter

Pictures snatched out the frame

Bitch, I scratched out your name and your face

What is it about you that I can't erase, baby?

When every promise don't work out that way, no, no, babe

When every promise don't work out that way

[Verse 3]

And your heart is broken 'cause I walked away

Show me your scars and I won't walk away, oh

And I know I promised that I couldn't stay, baby

Every promise don't work out that way, no, no, no, no, no

Every promise don't work out that way