Pretty much been alone now, for almost five years   I could always find a way, to hide these bitter tears   And still I am waiting, and wishing somehow   I wish I knew then, what I know now      chorus:   Its no bed of roses, it ain't no crown of thorns   Better than lonely, I've been there before      Gotta bad reputation, for playing with love   Gonna play again now, and beat the odds above   And still I am waiting, and wishing somehow   I wish I knew then, what I know now      chorus:      Are you tired of being alone?   Or have you fallen out of love?   Do you care enough about yourself?   I have worn you're crown of thorns      chorus: