The Story

[Verse 1]
Get in mama’s bed, it’s just us tonight
No book needed, just snuggle up
I’ll tell you a story I wish I didn’t have to tell
About a girl who fought with all her heart
But we still had to get away

[Chorus]
Once upon a time he loved me
Once upon a time I loved him too
It all fell apart in an instant
Lord, I wish it wasn’t true
Because you deserve the perfect family
The fairy tales you know so well
Instead of sitting here listening
To the story I wish I didn’t have to tell

[Verse 2]
I know it’s hard to see mama cry
But I promise you we’ll be fine
I need you to know that you will always be loved
You are the best chapter in our story
And it’s ok

[Chorus]
Once upon a time he loved me
Once upon a time I loved him too
It all fell apart in an instant
Lord, I wish it wasn’t true
Because you deserve the perfect family
The fairy tales you know so well
Instead of sitting here listening
To the story I wish I didn’t have to tell

[Bridge]
Now is the time to pick up all those broken pieces
So we can be the story we believe in

[Chorus]
Once upon a time there were three of us
Start over, brand new
Dreaming of the happy ending that I always wanted for you
Because you deserve the perfect family
The fairy tales you know so well
Instead of sitting here listening
To the story I wish I didn’t have to tell

[Outro]
The story I wish I didn’t have to tell