I can't tell ya baby, what went wrong
I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I'll let it show
I can't give you back what's been hurt
Heartaches come and go and all that's left are the words
I can't let go

If we take some time to think it over, baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go

Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long

I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't clear my heart of your love, it falls like rain
Ain't the same
I hear you calling far away
Tearing through my soul, I just can't take another day
Who's to blame?

If we take some time to think it over baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go

Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long

Do you want to see me beggin', baby?
Can't you give me just one more day?
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately?
I've been lookin' for the words to say

Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long, yeah

Don't know what you got till it's gone, no
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long


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Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone) Lyrics as written by Thomas Carl Keifer

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    Clearly it's about a guy who has screwed up and doesn't know what to say to make things better. He doesn't know what he had till he lost it. He doesn't actually know what he did but he knows he screwed up and doesn't know what to say. Typical... same ole story but great song.

    suthernlasson December 09, 2007   Link
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    Another song that doesn't get the respect it deserves. Don't try to rasp like Keifer you'll lose your voice (he almost lost his).

    rcon1485on January 22, 2010   Link
  • +2
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    The song is so true. I have been there, and I truly didn't know how good my romance was til it ended on very bad terms.

    CKF929on December 10, 2012   Link
  • +1
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    I can't believe noone has said anything about this song, classic 80's power ballads, one of the greats. I think the title pretty well speaks for the meaning of the song but a great song nonetheless...

    bradboyes16on April 02, 2003   Link
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    No way are these guys dead. I saw them 2 years ago down in SoCal... They put on one of the best shows I have ever seen. I loved these guys in high school and they were kickin ass like they never lost a beat.... Tom Keifer RULES!!!

    jodz21on February 04, 2005   Link
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    no jodz21 i believe the term is tom keifer is freakin awesome!!!!!!!!!!

    rocceron March 01, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    this song is very powerful. this is defunetly cinderella at it's best

    rocceron March 06, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    LOL @ smurfno9... haha, about food.

    This is a classic ballad.

    Attention retards, THIS is a ballad.

    One of the best of its kind.

    herojuanaon June 06, 2008   Link
  • +1
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    One of the best hair metal ballads! Love it!

    Rocklovinggirlon June 24, 2009   Link
  • 0
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    Cock rock at it's best. I love this song, it is awesome.

    quiffpornon October 20, 2004   Link

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