I've been in love too many times
To say my heart is whole
But I don't regret an instant
As through these times I've grown.
Yes, it's caused me heartache
I've lost many along the way
But I can say I'm gratified
To be who I am today.
My eyes were blind to what was real
Too many times to discuss
I reached out for any friend
To be him and I, never 'us'.
I tried to enclose those I loved
In arms that held them tight
Yet I always designed to let them go
When the time was right.
Perhaps I've caused much pain
Along my crooked path
But be that as it may
I remember all the times we'd laugh.
Raise a glass to freedom
To choice, to memories
And drink that down with wedded bliss
Promised upon your knees.
I've been in love one real time,
This is the one that counts!
My heart has taken shape and now
It's yours, by all accounts.
