What Could Have Been Songtext

von Kathy Mattea

There was someone I used to love,
A long, long time ago.
He found someone before I had,
A chance to let him know.
And every time I try to get,
My heart to close that door,
I think about what could have been,
And only love him more.

I told a friend how sad I was,
The thing was so unfair.
This perfect love that could have been,
My heart would never share.
And not 'til the summer came and went,
Did her advice ring true.
When I found love my heart was meant,
To fall in love with you.

We never know what could have been,
But looking back we see,
What could have been and never was,
Was never meant to be.

I saw the one I used to love,
When I went out today.
I said: "Hello." I met his wife,
Then I was on my way.
It may be luck, it may be fate,
It may be God's desire.
I only know it's no mistake,
I'm yours and you are mine.

We never know what could have been,
But looking back we see,
What could have been and never was,
Was never meant to be.