Released: September 15, 1998

Songwriter: Jeff Trott Sheryl Crow

Producer: Sheryl Crow

[Intro]
Ooooooooh
Ooooooooh
Ooooooooh
Ooooooooh

[Verse 1]
I woke up and called this morning
The tone of your voice was a warning
That you don't care for me anymore

[Verse 2]
I made up the bed we sleep in
I looked at the clock when you creep in
It's 6 a.m., and I'm alone

[Chorus]
Did you know when you go, it's the perfect ending
To the bad day I was just beginning?
When you go all I know is
You're my favorite mistake

[Verse 3]
Your friends are sorry for me
They watch you pretend to adore me
But I'm no fool to this game

[Verse 4]
Now here comes your secret lover
She'd be unlike any other
Until your guilt goes up in flames

[Chorus]
Did you know when you go, it's the perfect ending
To the bad day I've gotten used to spending?
When you go all I know is
You're my favorite mistake
You're my favorite mistake

[Bridge]
Well, maybe nothing lasts forever
Even when you stay together
I don't need forever after
It's your laughter won't let me go
So I'm holding on this way

[Outro]
Did you know, could you tell
You were the only one that I ever loved?
Now everything's so wrong
Did you see me walking by?
Did it ever make you cry?
You're my favorite mistake
You're my favorite mistake
You're my favorite mistake

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born 11 February 1962) is an American singer-songwriter. Her first albums were in the pop-rock genre, but eventually she ventured into folk, country and blues. She has released nine studio albums to date, and earned nine Grammy Awards.

In 2006, Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment that, for now, appears to have halted the disease. She continues to tour and record today. Her latest works are in the Country genre, following advice from her friend, Brad Paisley. She’s also toured with Rascal Flatts.