Hank Thompson — I Wasnt Even in the Running

[Verse 1] I knew there were others after you I knew I had competition But I figured I was way out in the front In the number one position Then someone stole your love from me Like a thief so sly and cunning Then I realized that all along I wasn't even in the running [Verse 2] I thought the odds were all with me I had a winning combination Then I received to my dismay Your wedding invitation We were sweethearts for so long The sudden loss was stunning But here’s the catch coming down the stretch I wasn't even in the running [Instrumental] [Verse 3] I was the favorite for so long That folks just took for granted That you and I would tie the knot And in a love nest we'd be planted But there was a dark horse in the race From nowhere he came gunning And the way he won your love from me I wasn’t even in the running [Verse 4] I thought the odds were all with me I had a winning combination Then I received to my dismay Your wedding invitation We were sweethearts for so long The sudden loss was stunning But here's the catch coming down the stretch I wasn't even in the running [Outro] I wasn't even in the running