I Never Had A Chance

Irving Berlin · Songwriters Collection [2002]

I guess there's nothing to do and nothing to say

But simply go on my way and call it a day

I guess I'm ready to go, right back on the shelf

Because at last I've learned where you're concerned

I've just been fooling myself



I never had a chance, I thought you cared for me

But now I see I never had a chance

I never had a chance, though you never told me so

Somehow I know I never had a chance



I knew we'd have to part for I could always reach your lips

But I could never reach your heart

My dream about romance ended in a friendly chat

But more than that I never had a chance



I never had a chance, I thought you cared for me

But now I see I never had a chance

I never had a chance, though you never told me so

Somehow I know I never had a chance



I knew we'd have to part for I could always reach your lips

But I could never reach your heart

My dream about romance ended in a friendly chat

But more than that, I never had a chance