I still remember your address
Sorry about that game of chess
Two kings and one queen's restlessness
I'm happy now, I confess

In the battle of threes someone chooses
Someone makes out, the last one loses
So you write to ask about the traffic and weather
But you really want to know if he and I still together
I am back as one of two
But I won't forget you

How's your messed up shoulder been?
How's that band that you still play in?
How's your house that we never lived in?
How's the chance I'll be forgiven?

In the battle of threes someone chooses
Someone makes out, the last one loses
You want to tell your best friend how it hurts
But I was your best friend so that won't work
This time for real I am one of two
But I won't forget you

BRIDGE
He sends dry regards
He says "No harm done"
He knows you took it hard
He's glad he won

In the battle of threes someone chooses
Someone makes out, the last one loses
So you're on the phone and I got to go
I'm starting to sound like someone you don't know
This time for real I am one of two
But I won't forget you

You bought new sheets that I'll never see
You want a lover that looks like me
Me, I'm on the bed that I have made
And last year's light is starting to fade