Should’ve been us

VERSE 1

You stole my hat and wore it low,
Said, “How’s it look?” like I should know.
I said, “Real nice,” then let it go —
Didn’t catch the hint you tried to show.
You’d slide in close in every booth,
Steal my fries, call out my truth.
I thought, “She’s friendly, kinda cute,”
Meanwhile you’re yellin’, “Boy, I choose YOU.”

PRE‑CHORUS

Looking back, it’s kinda wild —
You were fire, I was mild.
Every sign was loud and bright,
But somehow I still missed the light.

CHORUS

You were throwin’ me signs like a rodeo,
But I was too slow on the draw to know.
If I’d caught on sooner, baby, truth is —
We’d be years down the road in a house with kids.
But I’m late to love like a country bus…
Should’ve been us.

VERSE 2

You’d text me first at 1 AM,
I thought you just needed a friend.
You’d say, “Come over,” I’d say, “When?”
You’d roll your eyes and try again.
You’d dance with me at county fairs,
Hold my hand like no one cared.
I thought, “She’s sweet,” completely unaware
You were basically shouting, “Boy, I’m right here!”

PRE‑CHORUS

Looking back, it’s plain to see —
You were bold, I was… me.
Every clue was clear as day,
But somehow I still looked away.

CHORUS

You were throwin’ me signs like a rodeo,
But I was too slow on the draw to know.
If I’d caught on sooner, baby, truth is —
We’d be years down the road in a house with kids.
But I’m late to love like a country bus…
Should’ve been us.

BRIDGE

Guess love was knockin’ on my door,
But I was starin’ at the porch decor.
You waited out my clueless heart,
’Til I finally caught the spark.
Now every day I think about
How close we were to missin’ out.

FINAL CHORUS

You were throwin’ me signs like a rodeo,
But I was too slow on the draw to know.
If I’d caught on sooner, baby, truth is —
We’d be years down the road in a house with kids.
But I’m here now, and that’s enough…
Should’ve been us —
But thank God it still is.

Upbeat country swing, 150 BPM. Acoustic strums, fiddle runs, upright bass, snappy drums. Warm vocals, playful energy.