[1] Friday night at the edge of town Chrome headlights cutting through the crowd You laughed and spun those keys around Like nothing bad could take you down I grabbed your jacket, begged you please Said, "Baby, don’t go racing dreams" (racing dreams) But your friends were shouting your name And pride was pouring gasoline.... [P] I saw danger in your smile But you kissed me one last time [C] Don’t drive away into the dark tonight Don’t leave my heart in those flashing lights I still hear your voice through the pouring rain Calling my name again and again Now I’m crying where the engines died Holding on while the world says goodbye You were my forever, my reckless flame (you are my reckless flame) And nothing’s ever gonna be the same (ever gonna be the same) [2] The crowd screamed loud beside the road Two fast shadows ready to explode I watched your taillights disappear Fighting back a thousand tears Then the sirens split the midnight sky Everything inside me died Smoke and fire down Highway Nine And your broken car beneath the sign [P] I ran shaking through the rain But you never spoke again [C] Don’t drive away into the dark tonight Don’t leave my heart in those flashing lights I still hear your voice through the pouring rain Calling my name again and again Now I’m crying where the engines died Holding on while the world says goodbye You were my forever, my reckless flame (you are my reckless flame) And nothing’s ever gonna be the same (ever gonna be the same) [B] Your letter’s still inside my room Your cologne still haunts the moon Every song on the radio Feels like a wound that won’t let go I would trade these endless nights Just to hold you one more time [FC] Don’t drive away into the dark tonight I should’ve held you closer, held you tight Now your picture shakes inside my hands Like a memory I can’t withstand And I scream your name through the morning light But the silence never says goodbye You were my forever, my reckless flame And nothing’s ever gonna be the same [Outro] Rain keeps falling by the old street sign Where I lost your heart... And mine [Fade to End]
