I would like to create the music framework for a ballad - Slow tempo: Ballads tend to have a slow tempo compared to other styles like dance music. This gives them a melodic, emotional quality. Simple rhythms: The music often has a simple chord progression and rhythmic pattern that repeats, allowing the lyrics to take center stage. Vocal-focused: Ballads emphasize the vocal melodies and lyrics more than instrumental virtuosity. The singing aims to convey the emotion of the story. Here is the ballad: Here's my attempt at ballad lyrics telling a story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness: Verse 1: I gave you my whole heart, believed your every word Thought our love would last forever, we were like birds of a feather But then you went and broke my trust, shattered us into dust Chorus: How could you walk away, leave me stranded on my own? I thought we had something special, now I feel so all alone I'm searching for a way back to the one I once knew Trying to find the path that leads me back to you Verse 2: I know I wasn't perfect, made mistakes of my own But I never stopped caring, even when you were gone It won't be easy to regain what came so natural before But I'm determined to get back to the one I still adore Chorus: How could you walk away, leave me stranded on my own? I thought we had something special, now I feel so all alone I'm searching for a way back to the one I once knew Trying to find the path that leads me back to you Bridge: After all the pain we've caused each other I think we both still share a bond like no other If we give forgiveness a chance We could still have one more dance Chorus: How could you walk away, leave me stranded on my own? I thought we had something special, now I feel so all alone I've found my way back to the one I once knew Finally here again with you