Joey (Original) by Paige Cook by paigemusic

(Verse 1)
It was my birthday
I opened that bag
To find that silly little bear
A smile took over
My entire face
It was the little things that showed you cared
He never left my side at night
He protected me from the nightmares
His squished little nose
And his big brown eyes
Were reminders of what we shared

(Chorus)
But those smiles faded
The nightmares returned
And you were gone from my life
And all I had left was that ratty old bear
To remind me of the questions why

Why, why, why
Why, why, why

(Verse 2)
The phone calls decreased
Until there were none
The memories taunted me
I tore myself apart asking why
You promised me you'd never leave

(Chorus)
But those smiles faded
The nightmares returned
And you were gone from my life
And all I had left was that ratty old bear
To remind me of the questions why

Why, why, why
Why, why, why

(Bridge)
That bear slept in my arms every night
But now he sleeps at my feet
It's not his fault
But the memories he holds
Are too much for even me

(Chorus)
'Cause those smiles faded
The nightmares returned
And you were gone from my life
And all I had left was that ratty old bear
To remind me of the questions why, why, why

Why those smiles faded
The nightmares returned
And you were gone from my life
And all I had left was that ratty old bear
To remind me of the questions why

Why, why, why
Why, why, why

© Paige Cook 2010