By The Book

As I slowly turn the pages and see all these smiling faces

It's hard to believe it was today, ten years ago

Here is the invitation to our wedding celebration

Just look at the promise these pictures show

Now I know

If I had loved her by the book

She would be right here by my side

But fool that I am, I overlooked

My promise to love her forever

For worse or for better

We'd still be together

If Id've loved her by the book

If I opened this book more often, then I wouldn't have forgotten

How much she cared and how much I meant my solemn vows

To honor to have and hold her, but as I read them over

I know it's too late to say I'm sorry now

If I had loved her by the book

She would be right here by my side

But fool that I am, I overlooked

My promise to love her forever

For worse or for better

We'd still be together

If Id've loved her by the book

If I had loved her by the book