I took my dog to the vet today

He gave her a shot and put her away

And when I got home and got ready for bed, I realized what I'd done

And that's one less thing on my mind



I left the man I'm in love with behind

I moved to Chicago and told him I'd write

But now when I wake and I see the wrong face I realize what I've done

And that's one less thing on my mind



Did you think that I knew what I was doing

When I said that I had to grow up on my own for a while?

Now I'm dog-less and loveless and cold in a midwestern winter

If I'd known what I was doing I sure as fuck wouldn't be here



Now I like to think that I like to learn from mistakes

But I've made that error in judgment one too many times

And I'm not the wiser and sure not the wealthier

I wish to God that I had've been healthier mentally

When I decided to make up my own mind

But that's one less thing that takes up my time



Well, I'm lining up six or seven good jobs

My hair's looking great and my friends are all snobs

But I don't have my man and I don't have my dog

And I don't have very much fun

And that's one less thing on my mind