[Intro] [clean electric guitar rhythmic scratching, walking bassline enters] [Verse 1] [palm-muted electric guitar] You walked in with that look Red cup, black boots, a brand new smile I was one seat away, but froze for a while You laughed, lit the room like a match to dry wood I rehearsed my first line, but nothing sounded true My hands ran loud, my thoughts moved fast Counting chances, and I failed that math After I watched you turn, I watched you glow I stayed quiet and let it go [Chorus] [full band enters, brass stabs] I should have said hello I should have said hello One small word, and I would have shown I should have said hello I should have said hello Now you’re a song I never wrote [Verse 2] [bass-driven groove, light guitar scratching] You leaned on the bar like you owned the night Gold ring catching flashes, shards of light I had a million jokes, but they fell to dust I checked your drink, hoping that could give me guts Your name hovered on the edge of my brain But fear locked it shut and I played that game My chest grew tight, my voice went thin You met my gaze, and I stepped back in One step close, two steps away I laid out a plan, then the moment slipped away [Chorus] [brass section swells] I should have said hello I should have said hello One small word, and I would have shown I should have said hello I should have said hello Now you’re a song I never wrote [Bridge] [guitar solo with bluesy bends and slides] [bass continues melodic walking pattern] Maybe you were waiting Maybe not at all Maybe I stood just outside the wall Now every crowded Friday throws your face at me In the corner of my mind where I keep regretting, keep... [vocal sustain] [Guitar Solo] [bright, overdriven tone, percussive rhythm guitar] [Verse 3] [drums and bass drop out, handclaps and rhythmic guitar only] Next time I see that spark, next time the room goes still I’m done with overthinking, done with cheap thrill I’ll walk right up, no costume, no disguise If my heart shakes in my ribs, I’ll still look in your eyes [Chorus] [full band explosion] I should have said hello I should have said hello One small word, and I would have shown I should have said hello I should have said hello Next time I won’t let you go I should have said hello I should have said hello If you smile back I’ll know I’ll know [Outro] [brass stabs, funky bass riff] [clean guitar scratching fades]
