[Intro: Harmonica-driven solo]

[Verse 1]
Met her down by the old oak tree
She had a laugh that could set you free
We shared a glance
But not much more
It all went south before it could soar

[Chorus]
We broke up before we started dating
There was no love before all the hating
A spark snuffed out
Never a flame
Two hearts lost in a reckless game

[Verse 2]
Tried to speak
But the words fell flat
She shot back quick
"Ain't got time for that."
A tango of tempers
A twist of fate
We slammed the door before it was a gate

[Chorus]
We broke up before we started dating
There was no love before all the hating
A spark snuffed out
Never a flame
Two hearts lost in a reckless game

[Bridge]
The jukebox plays a lonesome tune
But I’m not crying under the moon
We danced to silence
Stepped on toes
A short-lived tale
That’s how it goes

[Verse 3]
Now I see her 'round
With someone new
Guess that’s what happens
When dreams fall through
No bitter feelings
Just a quiet sigh
Some stories end before they even try

[Chorus]
We broke up before we started dating
There was no love before all the hating
A spark snuffed out
Never a flame
Two hearts lost in a reckless game

[Bridge]
Maybe someday, down the line
We'll laugh about this, given time
A funny story, we'll agree
Of how we almost came to be

[Outro Chorus]
We broke up before we started dating
There was no love before all the hating
A spark snuffed out
Never a flame
Two hearts lost in a reckless game
Never a flame, just a reckless game.

[Outro: Harmonica-driven solo]

[Fade to end]