⇐ Back

The What Could Have Been Blues

(Another possible title: "Reverse Blues")

© 1999 lyrics by Michael Strand

1. Think of me at times when you get lonely
   Think of all the times that could have been
   See, I could have been your one and only
   Feeling blue you could have turned to me.

Ref. But I’m gone, babe, it’s the way you choose
that makes you sing the What Could Have Been Blues.

2. Loneliness could be a faded memory
   No silent weep, an echo from your heart.
   You and I in fundamental harmony
   Agree to disagree – it’s living art.

Ref. But I’m gone, babe, it’s the way you choose
that makes you sing the What Could Have Been Blues.

3. Dream of me at night and see us dancing
   Drown in my embrace and in my eyes.
   Feel my breath blow gentle waves of pleasure
   touch your neck and ear, your arms and thighs.
   Our love could be your greatest treasure,
   but at night now darkness shares your sighs.
   Think how much our friendship you could treasure.
   But the choice you made has had it’s prize.
   (Earlier version: Now you only meet love in disguise.)

Ref. But I’m gone, babe, it’s the way you choose
that makes you sing the What Could Have Been Blues.

4. Waking up alone it makes you wonder
   what you missed at times you didn’t share.
   Ain’t it sad? Your love is over yonder.
   Fear – not love – made that you didn’t dare.

Ref. So I’m gone, babe, it’s the way you choose
that makes you sing the What Could Have Been Blues.
Yes, I’m gone, babe, it’s the way you choose
that makes you sing the What Could Have Been Blues.