I Was There

When she bought her first heels, I was there

When she combed those last pigtails from her hair

When she wore her sisters dress to the prom I must confess

When the last dance was danced, I was there

When I first fell in love, she was there

I can still remember when and where

But life gives and takes and we all have our breaks

When she broke her first heart, I was there

When she walked down the aisle, I was there

When she took the vows to always love and care

With dignity and grace I quietly took my place

With the friends of the bride, I was there

When they had their first fight and she called in the night

Though I knew it wasn't right, I was there

And when he left her again and she needed a friend

Like a fool I've always been, I was there

The last time we met, he was there

And whatever he thinks I don't care

I loved her first and he loved her worst

I know she told me so when I was there

I know she told me so when I was there