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 It's 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 It's no bed of roses, it ain't no crown of thorns Better than lonely, I've been there before 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 It's no bed of roses, it ain't no crown of thorns Better than lonely, I've been there before It's no bed of roses, it ain't no crown of thorns Better than lonely, I've been there before