If only I d have listened to all of my closest friends
and knew that it was over and the party had to end
If only I d have noticed the sadness in her eyes
she d still be in my arms tonightif only

If only I d have realized the unimportance of being cool
to give a kiss and maybe just say "Darlin I love you"
If only I d said I m sorry I d have been a much better man
she d still be in my arms tonightif only

There s an emptiness that fills my heart now that she s not here
I loved her more than my own life something I ve always fearedif only

If only I d come home at night instead of stayin out for one more drink
If only I d been unconcerned what the other guys may think
If only I d a held her tight but I guess it s too late now
Oh how blind could one man beif only

Whoa oh but I will not be sad after all the fun we ve had
You live some and you learn someif only

If only I could convince her the importance of one more chance
If only God would allow me one more celestial dance
If only I had the nerve to call her up and tell her how I feel
She d still be in my arms tonightif only

But it s only love and love ain t real it s only a four letter word
We spend half our lives chasing after it how wonderf lly absurdif only

Whoa whoa but I will not be sad after all the fun we had
You live some and you learn some
Whoa but I will not be sad after all the fun that we had
You live some and you learn someyou learn some
If only

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