I Let It Slip Away

Once I had it then I let it slip away
And if you look at me you'll be looking at a fool
With a heartache that just grows every day
For I was too blind to see her love was mine

Once I had it but I let it slip away
And if you talk to me you'll be talking to a fool
With a lifetime of tears yet to pay
'Cause now her love stands out of reach of these hands

Yes, I had it but I let it slip away
I tell my heart, oh, you better off
And you didn't need her anyway
That's a good try but it's still just a lie
'Cause I need her more every day

And that's why I live my life with the wisdom of a fool
From a lesson that I learned the hard way, yes
At such a cost I played but I lost
Yes, I had it then I let it slip away

Yes, I had it but I let it slip away