Title: Chasing That Twenty
(Genre: Rock Ballad with bluesy edge, strong solo guitar moments)
Intro (spoken or sung low and gritty):
I gave her my time, my soul, my name
But now I’m just a shadow in our old picture frame
Verse 1:
She said I was steady, always around
Built her a life, kept her safe and sound
Forty-one years, thought we were strong
But now she’s out dancin’ like nothin’ is wrong
Verse 2:
She’s got old flames in her rearview smile
Talks to her high school friends for a while
One of 'em kissed her, yeah, I heard that too
Now she’s chasing dreams I can't run to
Chorus:
She’s got 80% of a real good man
But she’s out there lookin’ for the part I never had
Yeah, they say it’s just the way some stories go
But I gave her all I could, and it still ain't enough to hold
She’s chasin' that twenty—
While I’m left holding eighty and feelin’ empty
Verse 3:
I fixed what broke, I stayed when she cried
Worked my hands raw just to keep us alive
I was her rock, her Sunday calm
But now I’m just a ring she used to want on
Bridge:
Maybe some men cheat, some drink, some run
But I stayed faithful, never came undone
So why am I the one who’s losin’ sleep?
When she’s the one who’s dancing with a secret she keeps
Verse 4:
I ain’t perfect, I know I’ve missed some cues
But I never gave her reason to feel abused
Still she says she’s bored, needs to feel alive
But hell, what about the man who stood by her side?
Chorus (repeat, more intense):
She’s got 80% of a real good man
But she’s out there lookin’ for the part I never had
Yeah, they say it’s just the way some stories go
But I gave her all I could, and it still ain't enough to hold
She’s chasin' that twenty—
While I’m left holding eighty and feelin’ empty
Outro (slow and stripped back):
So here’s to the men who give it their best
Who carry the weight while she’s chasing the rest
You’re not alone, I know this pain
'Cause I’m that man—and I’m stuck in the rain
Robert Ramage 
