(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)



Thought I could make it

Without you

Thought I could walk away

And never look back



Thought I had the secret

To stop these eyes from crying

Told myself he were no good

So what's the need in trying



But as you see, here I am

Loving you stronger than ever

Promising to be better

Getting into my head

I don't know how

To be nothing but yours



I guess I should have learned

From all the befores



I wrote a nice long letter

Explaining my reasons for leaving

Hoping it would tear you apart

And leave you grieving



I bet you didn't even read it

You're so familiar with the lines

You just glanced up at the clock

'Cause you knew the exact time I'd knock



Without pride

Here I stand

Waiting for your forgiveness

This is where I belong

Come what may

This time I'll stay

You might as well lock all the doors



I guess I should have learned

From all the befores



Promising to be better

And getting into my head

I don't know how to be nothing but yours



I guess I should have learned

From all the befores