Lyric

I still remember that afternoon

When you walked through the coffee shop door

Love was something far away from me

Something I'd never known before

I came to take your order then

A coffee and a sandwich too

But the moment that I looked at you

The whole world disappeared from view

I asked again, "I'm sorry, what?"

Though you'd already said it twice

The puzzled smile upon your face

Was sweet enough to melt the ice

The others came and helped me out

While I stood frozen in my place

The manager was talking loud

But all I saw was your dear face

You sat only a few feet away

Yet somehow seemed so far from me

I hurried through the longest shift

Just hoping you would notice me

And suddenly I learned makeup

For someone who might never come

I wanted every little thing

To make me look like I was enough

You were careful, maybe nervous too

And now that memory makes me smile

I tried so hard to win your heart

Though I denied it all the while

And when our first date finally came

I stole your kiss before you knew

I was afraid some other girl

Might someday take your heart from me and you

I wanted you to choose me then

I wanted you to see me true

Looking back, I have to laugh

At all the foolish things I'd do

But every moment led us here

To all the joy our love went through

And every day became a gift

Because my life was shared with you

The years went by like summer rain

So gentle, warm, and passing fast

You gave your heart, your time, your life

And loved me to the very last

You filled my days with happiness

More than words could ever say

And even now my grateful heart

Still whispers thanks to you each day

From the moment that I saw you there

I've loved you with all that I am

And even now, though all that's left

Is your name carved into stone and granite

Still I visit, still I smile

Still I feel your hand in mine

Still I hear your quiet voice

Carried softly through the pines

I loved you then, I love you now

And I will love you evermore

No passing years, no silent tears

Could change what we were living for

And if you're waiting somewhere there

Beyond the clouds and endless blue

Then save a place within your arms

Until the day I come to you

So wait for me, my dearest love

Just as you've always done before

And when we meet beneath the stars

You'll hold me in your arms once more

Until that day, I'll carry you

Within my heart, so warm and true

For ever since that first hello

I've only ever loved you