So long now

chasing everything that’s new

I have forgotten how I got here

i have not forgotten you

we’re just children with our eyes opening

you were all that i could see

you came close enough to know my heart beat but

still not close enough for me

through the good times and the bad

you were the best I never had

the only chance I wish I had to take

there was no writing on the wall

no warning signs to follow

knowing now and I just cant forget

you’re the best I never had

in this motel

will pass midnight

when I’m bluer than a bruise

and you come drifting in through the half light

in your funny yellow shoes

and I hope that’s you standing at my doorway

that’s the scratchin of your key

and I hope this song i’m singing

someday finds you

my letter to Elise

through the good times and the bad

you were the best I never had

the only chance I wish I had to take

there was no writing on the wall

no warning signs to follow

knowing now and I just cant forget

you’re the best I never had