The One I Still Carry

[Verse 1]
You were my almost
My right time
Wrong life
We burned a quiet fire
Then walked into different skies
I heard you left this town
Chasing something bright
I folded you in paper
Tucked you in my mind

[Chorus]
Thank you for being the one that got away
I hope you found love
And are loved the same
I have a family now
I’m happy
I’m alright
But I carry you with me
In the softest part of my life
Your love teaches me how
To love the man by my side

[Verse 2]
You taught me patience
How to stay
How to fight
How to tell the whole truth
And still sleep at night
Now when he holds me
And I start to hide
I hear your younger voice
Saying
“let him inside”

[Chorus]
Thank you for being the one that got away
I hope you found love
And are loved the same
I have a family now
I’m happy
I’m alright
But I carry you with me
In the softest part of my life
Your love teaches me how
To love the man by my side

[Bridge]
If we passed on a street
Would you know my face?
Would you see the girl you left
In this woman’s place? (oh)
I’d just say “thank you”
For the roads we couldn’t ride
They led me to his arms
With your echo in my spine

[Chorus]
Thank you for being the one that got away
I hope you found love
And are loved the same
I have a family now
I’m happy
I’m alright
Still I carry you with me
Like a lantern in the night
Your love teaches me how
To love the man by my side