(Verse 1)
He was fishing from his boat on Friday after work
When he saw her on the shoreline in an old faded shirt
He forgot what he’d been fishing for
His mind was on that angel standing barefoot on the shore
He wanted to meet her, but didn’t know how to start
Was someone waiting back at home, or was she hiding a broken heart?
(Verse 2)
So he turned around and cast his line
Tried to put her out of his mind
His bobber danced across the water
But he missed it every time
He kept stealing glances toward the shore
Till he couldn’t fight the feeling anymore
Something told him if he let her walk away
He’d be thinking about her every day
(Chorus)
Sometimes you’ve gotta take a chance
Before the moment slips away
You never know when one hello
Might change your life someday
You could let the moment pass you by
And always wonder why you let it go
Or you might find the love of your life
All because you said hello
(Verse 3)
He finally reeled that old line in
And aimed his boat toward land
His heart was beating harder
As he reached out for her hand
He said, “Ma’am, I hope you don’t mind
But I couldn’t leave without saying hi”
She smiled and said, “I’ve been wondering
How long it’d take you to come by”
(Bridge)
One hello turned into coffee
Coffee turned into Friday nights
Friday nights became forever
And somehow everything felt right
Funny how the life you’re looking for
Can start before you even know
Sometimes forever’s waiting
For the courage to say hello
(Final Chorus)
Sometimes you’ve gotta take a chance
Before the moment slips away
You never know when one hello
Might change your life someday
He’s glad he didn’t let that moment
Simply come and go
’Cause he found the love he’d waited for
When he finally said hello