Good Guys Finish Last?

I stepped out of myself one day, and fell down to my knees
Casting teary eyes upward, I began by saying "Please..."
Help me to understand, that as I look into my past
I can't help but wonder, why do Good Guys Finish Last?

I have done my best, to be the best, man that I can be
But for some odd reason over time, those I care about still leave.
I've been cheated on, lied to, and even made fun of
But still, I kept on giving my all...a heart filled with love.

When I think back to those I cared for, and left me for others just the same
Is it because I was different; did I not play the game?
Many variations of this question, to this day still last
And on my knees I ask again, why do Good Guys Finish Last?

I've been in situations, where I thought that things were good
Only to find the one I loved, was kicking it with the "hood".
All this time I was genuine, and quite sincere...it's true
But in the end I was left with hurt, and despair too.

But it's not just around relationships, it's also been with friends
The ones I thought I could depend on, who'd be there to the end.
Go out of way to be there for them, I did this - what I speak is truth
But it hurts just the same when in the end, I was just a doormat for their boots.

Yet still I try to maintain, and keep my head held high
'Cause in my heart is a pain, the reason for my teary eye.
To not care at all is easy, but I can not accept that task
For I am a good guy so please tell me, why do Good Guys Finish Last?

I lowered my head in shame, thinking that my plea had gone unheard
And on my knees I sat in silence, my heart and mind perturbed.
Moments passed and longer still, I kneeled in quiet vain
And then a gentle voice spoke unto me, and said "Let me explain."

The experiences you have had to bear, the lessons you have learned
Were placed in your life strategically, to prepare you for your turn.
You have had "trial runs" in the past, to parallel what you've been told
That just because something glitters, certainly does not make it gold.

All of those that claimed to be your friends, that turned out not to be so true
Have given you insight to what a true friend is, thus making a better you.
And through it all you stayed the course, you were the one to endure
A definite quality of a Good Guy, one whose friendship is pure.

And as for your relationships, and those for whom you cared
Let not you further worry of this, for unconditionally your love is to be shared.
It is their lost...those who left, and from past hurts you now see
That a true partner would give you her all, just as you'd give your all to she.

So young man do not waist your time, dwelling on the past
For truly I say unto you, Good Guys don't finish last.
They are groomed so when the right one comes, it will appear as though it's fate
And the two will grow together as one, love and blessings will overflow their plate.

I thought over the words carefully, for they did make sense
And set my mind more at ease, but I still was somewhat tense.
And I asked who is the one for me, searching for years I've tried and tried
Heaven opened up, smiled gently on me and said, "UAintNevaLied".