The Next Time

I didn't give as much as take

That was my first mistake

I learned my lesson much too late

But you wounded heart wouldn't wait

Until I saw the answers

Were right there in your eyes

But now I know the answers

I've learned to compromise

The next time

I swear I'll take each moment

And weight it in my hand

Try to understand the other side

Not just mine

The next time

There'll be a happy ending

'Cause now my heart can see

How lonely right can be

I wish there didn't have to be

A next time

I'm getting stronger everyday

But I'd wish the past away

If I could convince your heart to stay

If I could just find a way

To let you see I'm changing

And show you who I am

It's up to me to change things

I promise that I can

The next time

I swear I'll take each moment

And weight it in my hand

Try to understand the other side

Not just mine

The next time

There'll be a happy ending

'Cause now my heart can see

How lonely right can be

I wish there didn't have to be

A next time

Give me a chance to show you

(The next time)

Give me a chance

I swear I'll come through

The next time

I'm gonna take each precious moment

And hold it in my hand

I'll understand your feelings

Not just mine

The next time

There's gonna be a happy ending

'Cause now my heart can see

How lonely right can be

I wish there didn't have to be

A next time

Give me a chance to show you

(The next time)

Give me a chance

The next time

I swear I'll take each moment

And weight it in my hand

Try to understand the other side

Not just mine

The next time

There'll be a happy ending

'Cause now my heart can see

How lonely right can be

I wish there didn't have to be

A next time