A Million Times [Verse 1] I used to say, “You told me that,” Before you’d even made it halfway through. You’d grin and tell it anyway, And I’d pretend to have somewhere to get to. I knew exactly where you’d pause, The part you always swore was true. Now I’m afraid I’ll lose the details I never thought I’d have to learn from you. [Pre-Chorus] You never needed something new to say. You just wanted me to stay. [Chorus] I’d give anything to hear that story That I’ve heard a million times. Take as long as you want to tell it. I won’t hurry you this time. All the little things that drove me crazy, God, I miss them now you’re gone. I’d give anything to hear that story. This time, I’d let you carry on. [Verse 2] You’d call when I was heading out, Say, “One more thing,” then start again. I’d have my coat on, keys in hand, Still standing in the doorway until ten. You’d ask me, “Did you eat today?” I’d say, “I know. I’m doing fine.” Now I’d give anything to hear you Worry about a life that’s only mine. [Pre-Chorus] I thought we had more ordinary days. I wish I’d found more reasons to stay. [Chorus] I’d give anything to hear that story That I’ve heard a million times. Take as long as you want to tell it. I won’t hurry you this time. All the little things that drove me crazy, God, I miss them now you’re gone. I’d give anything to hear that story. This time, I’d let you carry on. [Bridge] I found a message on my phone. You said, “It’s me,” like I wouldn’t know. Then asked if I could call you back. I play it just to hear you say hello. And someone told your story wrong. We argued how the ending went. Then all of us were laughing, And there you were, in everything you’d said. For a moment, I could hear you Say, “That’s not how it happened. Let me tell.” I laughed so hard I couldn’t answer. Then I cried because I knew that voice so well. [Breakdown] I don’t need a perfect memory. You could get things wrong. You could lose your place completely. I would help you find where you left off. [Final Chorus] I’d give anything to hear that story That I’ve heard a million times. Tell the part you always laugh at. I’ll be laughing till I cry. All the little things that drove me crazy, I’ll tell them now you’re gone. If I can’t sit here and listen, I can help them carry on. [Outro] I caught myself saying, “You told me that,” When someone brought you up tonight. Then I said, “But tell it anyway. I’ve got time.”
