and knew that it was over and the party had to end
 If only I'd have noticed the sadness in her eyes
 she'd still be in my arms tonight, if only

 If only I'd have realized the unimportance of being cool
 to give a kiss and maybe just say "Darlin' I love you"
 If only I'd said I'm sorry I'd have been a much better man
 she'd still be in my arms tonight, if only

 There's an emptiness that fills my heart now that she's not here
 I loved her more than my own life something I've always feared, if only

 If only I'd come home at night instead of stayin' out for one more drink
 If only I'd been unconcerned what the other guys may think
 If only I'd a held her tight but I guess it's too late now
 Oh how blind could one man be, if only

 Whoa oh but I will not be sad after all the fun we've had
 You live some and you learn some, if only

 If only I could convince her the importance of one more chance
 If only God would allow me one more celestial dance
 If only I had the nerve to call her up and tell her how I feel
 She'd still be in my arms tonight, if only

 But it's only love and love ain't real it's only a four letter word
 We spend half our lives chasing after it how wonderf 'lly absurd, if only

 Whoa whoa but I will not be sad after all the fun we had
 You live some and you learn some
 Whoa but I will not be sad after all the fun that we had
 You live some and you learn some, you learn some
 If only