The flowers that you gave me

Are just about to die

When I think about what could've been

It makes me want to cry

The sweet words that you whispered

Didn't mean a thing

I guess our song is over

As we begin to sing



Could've been so beautiful

Could've been so right

Could've been my lover

Everyday day of my life

Could've been so beautiful

Could've been so right

I'll never know what could've been

On a cold and lonley night



The memories of our lovin'

Still linger in the air

Like the faded scent of your roses

Stay with me everywhere

Everytime I get my hopes up

They only seem to fall

Still what could've been

Is better than what could never be at all



Could've been so beautiful

Could've been so right

Could've been my lover

Everyday day of my life

Could've been so beautiful

Could've been so right

I'll never hold what could've been

On a cold and lonley night



Could've been so beautiful

Could've been so right

You'll never know what could've been

On a cold and lonley night

How can you know what could've been

On a cold and lonley night