The Next Time

I didn't give as much as take

That was my first mistake

I learned my lesson much too late

But you wounded heart wouldn't wait

Until I saw the answers

Were right there in your eyes

But now I know the answers

I've learned to compromise

The next time

I swear I'll take each moment

And weight it in my hand

Try to understand the other side

Not just mine

My love won't be blind

The next time

There'll be a happy ending

Cause now my heart can see

How lonely right can be

I wish there didn't have to be

A next time

I'm getting stronger everyday

But I'd wish the past away

If I could convince your heart to stay

If I could just find a way

To let you see I'm changing

And show you who I am

It's up to me to change things

I promise that I can

Give me a chance to show you (the next time)

Give me a chance

I swear I'll come through

The next time

I'm gonna take each precious moment

And hold it in my hand

I'll understand your feelings

Not just mine

I won't be so blind

The next time

There's gonna be a happy ending

Cause now my heart can see

How lonely right can be

I wish there didn't have to be

A next time

Give me a chance to show you

(the next time)

Give me a chance