Oh, how could I have hurt you?
Living cold and reckless
What a careless fool I've been

To have taken you for granted
Me, the man with all the answers
Never stopped to notice

You were my Savior and my friend
I never should have left you


Now I'm standing in your shadow
Waiting as the tears begin to fall
I never should have left you

I never should have left you
Oh, I'd give my life for one chance
To have you back again

But I've taken all my chances
I turned and I walked away


Love will carry on forever
Leaving many wounded
Heartaches never meant to be

The scars will always be there
Still, I don't think I can make it
Living with a memory

I lost a love I failed to see
I never should have left you


Now I'm standing in your shadow
Waiting as the tears begin to fall
I never should have left you

Never should have left you
Oh, you gave your life for one chance
That I might live again


I never should have left you
I took your love for granted

I never should have left you
I never should have left you