A Stranger in My Place

(Writers Kenny Rogers, Kin Vassey)



I see the town where we were born,

I see the place we were raised,

I see all the things you wanted

That I never gave.



I see sadness, I see sorrow,

I see pain in your face,

But I just can't see

A stranger in my place.



I can see now where we quarrelled,

I can see now I was wrong,

I can see where you might weaken

When I wasn't strong.



I see mem'ries of a love gone bad

That time cannot erase,

But I just can't see

A stranger in my place.



No one seems to know you quite like I do,

No one knows the thigs that make you cry.

Looking back it seems I never showed you,

And now I lay alone and wonder why.



I can see now where you might grow tired

Of dreams that don't come true,

I can see where I have fallen short

Of the things I promised you.



I can see now through my tear filled eyes

No love on your face,

I must get used to seein'

Strangers in my place...