It wasn't my fault
That's all I can say
I don't control 
The sea nor the waves

It's not my fault 
I didn't ask him to come
It's not my fault 
I just wanted some fun

It's not my fault
I didn't make him die
It's not my fault
that I survived

It's not my fault
He didn't wear the vest
It's not my fault
You must know it best

It's not my fault, 
You know it in your head
Just an accident
But you still wish I died instead. 

It's not my fault
I didn't hear him call
It's not my fault
I didn't make him fall

It's not my fault
That he fell overboard
It's not my fault
That you love him more 

It's not my fault
That I didn't remind him
It's not my fault
It's not my job to mind him

It's not my fault
It was his choice to make
It's not my fault
That he made a mistake.

It's not my fault
You didn't teach him right
It's not my fault
For your oversight.

It's not my fault
That my brother lost his life
It's not my fault
That I can't trade him mine

But

I knew he would fall
I saw he didn't wear the float
I saw him as he lingered
On the edge of the boat. 

I knew he would come
Though I didn't invite him
I knew the waves were stormy
I knew he couldn't swim.

I didn't cause the fall
But I knew I'd get the blame
But it was worth it all
To see you cry his name

If he didn't fall
If we both came back home
You'd still only see my brother
I'd still be left alone. 

But it wasn't my fault
You should have loved me the same
And if it was my fault 
Then you deserve the pain.