Inspiration and Perspiration

by Stan C. Countz

VERSE 1
He pulled out her letter and read it over again
The one she wrote the night she left him
Wiped away a tear as he remembered when
She said she wanted to be with other men_____

PRE-CHORUS
It was hard to handle and hard to believe
Everyone he cared for would just up and leave
Could’ve happened to anyone, just glad it wasn’t me
It must be part of the recipe; the recipe for a broken heart____

CHORUS
One part never there; two parts unprepared
Add a pinch of despair and there you have it ____
The recipe for a broken heart

VERSE 2
Can’t seem to stop as he downs another shot
Thinkin’ back to all the birthdays he plum forgot_____
So he takes another shot and there you have it …
The recipe for a broken heart___

VERSE 3
He knew the task was risky but now he’s plumb out of luck
Got a flask of Jack whiskey tucked in the back of his ol’ truck
He’s comin’ apart at the seams and his heart seems sad and broken
He’s lost all his hopes and dreams so tonight he’s gonna crack it open____

CHORUS
One part never there, two parts unprepared
Add a pinch of despair and there you have it
The recipe for a broken heart____

BRIDGE: A
With each shot he takes, he recalls more of his mistakes
Shoulda done what it takes; done more to fan the flame
It’s such a cryin’ shame; tryin’ hard to numb the pain
It’s all part of the recipe, the recipe for a broken heart____

Instrumental & Break Down
Em / C / G/ D / x2

VERSE 4
Now this had happened one too many times before
Everyone he cared for, up and walked out that door
When he’d come home, they’d up and run away
Couldn’t hold on to anyone; why’d they never stay?__________

CHORUS

BRIDGE: B Tag to End
With each shot he takes, he recalls more of his mistakes
Shoulda done what it takes; done more to fan the flame
It’s such a cryin’ shame; tryin’ hard to numb the pain
It’s all part of the recipe, the recipe for a broken heart____

PRE-CHORUS
He takes some time to think as he pours himself a drink____

CHORUS
One part never there; two parts unprepared
Add a pinch of despair and there you have it ____
The recipe for a broken heart
The recipe for a broken heart

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