how could i have known

how could i have known

you were the one for me?

how could i have known

you were the air i breathe

if i don't believe in love?

how was i to know

i couldn't live without

your arms around me?

if you'd only come back now

i'd not let you down again

and how could you allow

allow me to love you so

how cruel a thing

if you'd only hold me close

i'd not let you go again?

guess i could've been

a better man

i should have held onto your coat

but how could i have known?

and now looking back

should have been on my knees

but i can be cold

should've said stay with me