I was running late again, picking up a few things
And there you were on isle 13
I felt that old rush, when you saw me you blushed

Like you did when you were sweet sixteen
They said you looked lost on the dancefloor
With a lonely look in your eyes

Don't know why I didn't show, to this day I still don't know
For once I wish I hadn't thought twice
Then your folks split up and you moved to Colorado

And I headed out to Tennessee
Heard you got married and you moved back home
Here we are again, you and me


It's no surprise the light in your little girl's eyes
Shines like the ring on your hand

Annie, I owe you a dance

Don't the years fly by in the blink of an eye

Yeah loves, I've had a few
I've been a million places and I've seen a million faces
But I couldn't stop thinking 'bout you

Remember how we'd talk for hours, keeping each other's secrets
Made a promise I'd take you to homecoming
But Annie I didn't keep it

Almost called you up, when I played it bolder
But I thought I'd just let it be
Heard you found yourself a real good man

Do you ever think of you and me?

It's no surprise the light in your little girl's eyes

Shines like the ring on your hand
Annie, I owe you a dance


So put your groceries in the basket, I'm so sorry, now I'm asking
Like I should have twenty years ago
And I know it's all over, I'm just looking for some closure

And there's a song on the radio
You give me your hand and we start to dance
The cashier gives us a smile

As you turn and walk away, I hear your little girl say
"Momma, who was that guy?"
I shouldn't be surprised, look forgiveness in your eyes

Gave me a second chance
Annie, thanks for the dance.