Once I had a love I took for granted
Thought that I could trade him
For a song
Now he's gone and I'm alone I finally understand it
He's the one was leaving all along
So I thank God for all his lesser angels
Here beside me in this bar tonight
'Cause flannel shirts and blue jeans
And the promises of strangers
Make for a less blinding shade of white
Once I had a little piece of heaven
All I'm trying to do is get it back
I've been saving up my pennies
And counting my blessings
Who could ever blame me for that?
I never thought that love was worth the fight
Now I'm pulling my punches
Making up for lost time
The sun has set but I ain't through with trying
I'm walking the straight and narrow
Keeping under the street lights