[Verse 1]
I made a mistake, yes I did yes I did
I made a mistake, yes I did
Now myself I hate

[Refrain]
For it was me and not fate
Who lost because of my mistake

[Verse 2]
I sent away the girl I love
I said I sent away the girl I love
She ran from me hurt cryin'
Now my hearts slowly dying

[Refrain]
Fool is he who made the mistake
My trust in her has come, much too late

[Bridge]
Woe what a fool I've been tonight
The girl I love forever out of sight
Now myself I hate

[Refrain]
For it was me and not fate
Who lost because of my mistake
My trust in her has come, much too late
[Bridge]
She ran from me hurt cryin'
Now my hearts slowly dying
Fool is he who made the mistake
My trust in her has come, much too late

[Outro]
Oh, what a fool I've been
My true love has....