| Ever since she said our love was dead
 | 
| I’ve come to dread what lies ahead
 | 
| True, I’m going to miss you
 | 
| But let’s not skirt the issue
 | 
| From now on, everyting is gonna suck
 | 
| The future ain’t what it used to be
 | 
| All the same things are gonna happen to me
 | 
| But they’re gonna turn out differently
 | 
| The future ain’t what it used to be
 | 
| I’ll still be bored by the same old stuff
 | 
| Still falling short of close enough
 | 
| I’m still gonna breathe air
 | 
| But you’re not gonna be there
 | 
| Seems like a pointless exercise without you
 | 
| The future ain’t what it used to be
 | 
| You altered the course of history
 | 
| Now you’re not gonna be together with me
 | 
| The future ain’t what it used to be
 | 
| I’ve seen this a lot with you
 | 
| Now we’ll just have to wait and see
 | 
| If this new kid you’ve got with you
 | 
| Honours his big promises
 | 
| Where will you be if it’s too good to be true?
 | 
| Start all over with a brand new groupie?
 | 
| It’ll be a while before I’ll know where I’ll be
 | 
| But when I’m there, then I’m there
 | 
| Try to find me, I’ll get one more wish in
 | 
| But there’s a strong suspicion
 | 
| Everything will seem a little weak
 | 
| Now that the future ain’t what it used to be
 | 
| The future ain’t what it used to be
 | 
| If you’re not gonna be together with me |