Drift Away

[slow wistful, electric semi-acoustic guitar licks leading to verse] Verse 1 I walk by the old place, And my heart still aches. I never found the courage, Never crossed that space. And when I slow my step, Your memory pulls me back. Verse 2 People pass and don’t look twice, But I feel the years go by. I still hear your soft laughter, Like a song I can’t deny. All the words I never said Stayed locked up deep inside. Wish I’d knocked upon your door, Wish I hadn’t walked on by. Bridge I think of what we could have been, Oh, the life we never tried. I see you turn toward me, But it’s only in my mind. And so I drift away, Like the years have done. Verse 3 Now I’m on this park bench, Watching shadows fade away. Thinking of the chance I lost, All the words I didn’t say. So if I stay tonight, It’s just your ghost right here with me. Even though you never knew, You’re the one I can’t forget.|