You're the Best I've Never Had

At seventeen, in faded jeans

I was yours, and you were mine

Close enough to call it love

But, we never crossed the line.



After knowing you, love's been nothing new

I've had it good, and I've had it bad

But, after all these years, you still bring the tears

You're the best I never had.



A perfect start for virgin hearts

But, it ended all so fast

Old enough to have been the first

But, too young to make it last.



I never let it show, ah, I should've let you know

I never wanted someone so bad

Lookin' back, I've learned, with every bridge I've burned

You're the best I never had.



The flame is gone, but the fire burns on

Sometimes sweet, and sometimes sad

Girl, you'll always be a haunting mystery

You're the best I never had.



And, after all these years, you still bring the tears

You're the best I never had...