Lyrics Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle

Maria

Used to be I was the object of affection

In your eyes alone

But now it seems your heart has found a new direction

You’re leavin’ me out in the cold

So if you’re gonna break my heart go on and break it

No I don’t don’t need you no more

Well I tried so hard and now my will is breakin’

Baby even more I still love you

I remember when you used to make me happy

Just to look into your eyes

But now every time I try you’re lookin’ past me

And I don’t know why

So baby you don’t even gotta tell me no I already know

So don’t even say goodbye just walk on past me

I don’t want to hurt no more

Not for you Maria

Any way I turn I could find a better way to lose

Ah Maria

I guess mama wasn’t lyin’ about the dangers

There could be inside ones heart

We’re better off if we all remain strangers

Stumblin’ thru the dark

Ah Maria