its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Sure I think about you now and then
But it's been a long, long time
I've got a good life now, I've moved on
So when you cross my mind
[Chorus]
I try not to think about what might have been
Cause that was then and we have taken diff'rent roads
We can't go back again there's no use giving in
And there's no way to know
What might have been
We could sit and talk about this all night long
And wonder why we didn't last
Yes, they might be the best days we will ever know
But we'll have to leave them in the past.
[Chorus]
That same old look in your eyes
It's a beautiful night
I'm so tempted to stay
But too much time has gone by
We should just say good-bye
And turn and walk away
[Chorus]
No, we'll never know
What might have been
But it's been a long, long time
I've got a good life now, I've moved on
So when you cross my mind
[Chorus]
I try not to think about what might have been
Cause that was then and we have taken diff'rent roads
We can't go back again there's no use giving in
And there's no way to know
What might have been
We could sit and talk about this all night long
And wonder why we didn't last
Yes, they might be the best days we will ever know
But we'll have to leave them in the past.
[Chorus]
That same old look in your eyes
It's a beautiful night
I'm so tempted to stay
But too much time has gone by
We should just say good-bye
And turn and walk away
[Chorus]
No, we'll never know
What might have been
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What Might Have Been Lyrics as written by Brady Seals Porter C. Howell
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
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