Verse 1 We were just friends, yeah, time went by Lost touch, crossed paths under neon lights Saw you twice in the same damn week You laughed and said, “Feels like destiny” Started talking every night again Phone lit up like it did back then Didn’t know where your heart was at But I was hoping, yeah I’ll admit that Pre-Chorus You were calling, you were showing up Late-night talks, getting close enough Then the rhythm started changing pace Fewer words, more empty space Chorus If I knew then what I know now I would’ve guarded my heart somehow ‘Cause it felt like fate when you pulled me near But I guess I was the only one standing here Still I’m thankful for the time we made Even love that fades still leaves a trace We were almost more, we were almost great Guess we were almost fate Verse 2 You said you love me, just not that way Too good of friends, don’t wanna break Different paths, different beliefs You held your truth, I held the ache Said you never meant to hurt my heart But honesty still hits you hard I learned your world, you showed me light Your family smiles, your faith, your life Pre-Chorus You supported every dream I chased Saw the good in me, every phase So I can’t be mad, I can’t pretend You weren’t a blessing, not the end Chorus If I knew then what I know now I would’ve read the signs somehow ‘Cause it felt like fate when you pulled me near But I guess I was the only one standing here Still I’m thankful for the time we made Even love that fades still leaves a trace We were almost more, we were almost great Guess we were almost fate Bridge Maybe you found someone new Maybe your heart just shifted views I wish I knew before I fell But I’ll wear the pain, it means you meant something real Yeah it hurts, but I still stay kind ‘Cause losing love don’t mean lost time Final Chorus If I knew then what I know now I’d still choose you, I’ll say it loud ‘Cause every moment taught me grace And how to love without needing a place So here’s to friends and lessons learned To feelings felt and bridges burned I’m still grateful we crossed that way Even if we were almost fate Outro Yeah, I’m blessed we met again Even if it wasn’t the end I planned

Almost Fate