Straight out of some story You walked in and all your glory I thought you were perfect for me I was out of my mind Looked like I was winning It was the best love I'd ever been in Just when we were beginning The end you left me behind And I was looking forward to a happy ending So much for pretending I should have known better Than to think of happy ever After you and me together I was out of my league I kept my heart hidden And now I'm wishing that I didn't Oh, who am I kidding You weren't even intrigued And I was looking forward to a happy ending So much for pretending It could have been beautiful If I'd only met you If I'd only let you know What you meant to me And if I could I would Give you a demonstration Of how my imagination Thought it ought to be So much for pretending Ooh, yeah yeah Pretending, pretending So much for pretending