Verse 1 We were trying to be patient, Trying to do it “just right,” Counting days like they were pennies In our pockets every night. People said, “Now don’t you hurry,” Like love was something to delay— But my heart was already married From that first “I’d love to” day. Pre-Chorus So when I joke about Vegas, It’s not to change our story’s frame— It’s just me smiling at how fast I wanted you to take my name. Chorus We should’ve gone to Vegas— Not for neon, not for sin, But for that temple in the desert Where forever could begin. We could’ve gone there faster, Hand in hand, no second guess— ’Cause I couldn’t wait to start loving you… And I still can’t, I still can’t, I still can’t… Love you less. Verse 2 Seven weeks felt like a lifetime When you’re sure what God has shown, When every “good night” leaves you wanting To wake up not alone. So we did it right in Salt Lake, And I wouldn’t change that light— I just laugh at my own impatience ’Cause it meant I had it right. Pre-Chorus 2 I wasn’t running from the sacred— I was running to the vow, To the life we’re living in Every ordinary “now.” Chorus We should’ve gone to Vegas— Not for neon, not for sin, But for that temple in the desert Where forever could begin. We could’ve gone there faster, Hand in hand, no second guess— ’Cause I couldn’t wait to start loving you… And I still can’t, I still can’t, I still can’t… Love you less. Bridge It’s funny, isn’t it, sweetheart— How the years keep proving true: The quickest thing I ever did Was fall in love with you. And if I tease about “eloping,” It’s only ’cause it’s fair— Every day since then has taught me I’d marry you anywhere. Final Chorus Yeah, we should’ve gone to Vegas— Not to change a thing we’ve done, Just to shave a few more sunsets Before our forever had begun. But I’d still choose you the same way, Same “yes,” same gratefulness— ’Cause I couldn’t wait to start loving you… And I still can’t, I still can’t, I still can’t… Love you less. Outro Vegas… Salt Lake… anywhere… Just you. Still laughing… still loving… Still you.
