You Can't Teach a Heart to Love

[Verse 1]

I gave you time, I gave you grace

Held the door and saved you a place

Thought if I stayed, you’d come around

But love don’t grow in rocky ground

You said the words, but they fell flat

Love ain’t real when it’s dressed like that

I saw the signs, I felt the sting

Now I know what your truth brings

[Chorus]

You can’t teach a heart to love

No, you can’t train a soul to stay

You can’t beg for respect from someone

Who throws your worth away

If it ain’t there from the start

It will only break your heart

It will only break your heart

[Verse 2]

I tried to patch what wasn’t torn

Gave you shelter in the storm

But loyalty don’t come on cue

And respect don’t bloom in shade from you

I watched you turn when I was down

Heard your silence in the crowd

Now I’m done with second tries

I’m lacing up and saying goodbye

[Chorus]

You can’t teach a heart to love

No, you can’t train a soul to stay

You can’t beg for respect from someone

Who throws your worth away

If it ain’t there from the start

It will only break your heart

It will only break your heart

[Bridge]

Some lessons ain’t yours to give

Some folks just don’t know the right way to live

With honor, grace, or steady hands

So I’m walking away from these shifting sands

[Chorus]

You can’t teach a heart to love

No, you can’t train a soul to stay

You can’t beg for respect from someone

Who throws your worth away

If it ain’t there from the start

It will only break your heart

It will only break your heart