I once knew a girl, we were just seventeen She was sweet and smiled every time we would meet I wanted to ask her out or take her to the prom, But I missed my chance by waiting too long Well, I can't afford to repeat the past Tap the brakes instead of stepping on the gas Whoa, whoa I won’t miss my chance no, no I can’t let her slip through my hands I won't make the same mistake again. Then I met a girl, like love at first sight Like a rainbow after a dark rainy night We started as friends but I kept losing sleep Frozen by the friendship I wanted to keep Whoa, whoa I won’t miss my chance no, no I can’t let her slip through my hands Whoa, not the same mistake again!! Every minute spent with her was a dream I fell deeper in love but didn't say a thing Until at last the dam was about to break Couldn't wait any longer holding back the lake I almost made the same mistake I almost waited until it was too late But I finally shared what was truly inside That when I'm with her I feel more alive Whoa, whoa this time I took my chance Oh, oh I took fate in my hands I won't make the same mistake again whoa whoa I won't let you go No no I won't let you go whoa whoa I won't let you go No no I won't let you go