[Verse 1] I saw you standing underneath the lights, Smiling like everything was right, And I swear the world just faded away, When I saw his hand around your waist. I tried to tell myself I’m okay, But my heart didn’t listen anyway, ‘Cause every little dream I had of you Suddenly felt like it wasn’t coming true. [Pre-Chorus] I know I never told you how I feel, Maybe that’s the reason this hurts so real, I kept waiting for the perfect time, Now I’m watching someone else call you mine. [Chorus] And I’m thinking ‘bout what might have been, If I had found the courage to let you in, If I had told you everything inside, Maybe I’d be standing by your side. Instead I’m watching you love somebody new, Trying not to let my heart break in two, I don’t blame you, girl, I just can’t pretend I’m not wondering what might have been. [Verse 2] I remember every conversation, Every smile that gave me inspiration, The little things you probably never knew Were the reasons I was falling for you. Maybe you never saw me that way, Maybe I waited just a little too late, And I hate that I have no one to blame, ’Cause the words I never said still carry your name. [Pre-Chorus] I know you never promised me a thing, Still somehow you became everything, Now I’m learning the hardest truth tonight: Sometimes love doesn’t mean you get to be the guy. [Chorus] And I’m thinking ‘bout what might have been, If I had found the courage to let you in, If I had told you everything inside, Maybe I’d be standing by your side. Instead I’m watching you love somebody new, Trying not to let my heart break in two, I don’t blame you, girl, I just can’t pretend I’m not wondering what might have been. [Bridge] Maybe in another life, I would’ve said what I was feeling, Maybe you would’ve looked into my eyes And realized you felt it too. Maybe we would’ve had our chance, Maybe we’d be holding hands, Maybe I’d be the one You’re dancing with tonight. But all I have is this moment, And a heart that can’t let go, A thousand words inside my chest You’ll probably never know. [Final Chorus] So I’m thinking ‘bout what might have been, All the places we could’ve ended up in, If I had only been brave enough To tell you that you were the one I loved. Now I’m watching you walk away with him, And pretending this is where my story ends, I’ll smile and tell myself someday I’ll understand, But tonight I’m still holding on to what might have been. [Outro] What might have been… What could’ve been you and me… Maybe I was just too late, Maybe you were never meant to stay. But if I could go back again… I’d tell you before I lost the chance. I’d tell you how I felt… Before you became What might have been.
