Verse 1 We were just friends, yeah, it started that way Laughing too loud, losing track of our days Had our ups, had our downs, drifted apart Closed doors, broken trust, heavy hearts Then one day you reached out, called my name And somehow it all didn’t feel the same Late-night talks, long drives, hanging out I felt something shift, I had to ask you about Pre-Chorus I saw in you something I can’t ignore But your heart belongs to something more Still I had to speak, still I had to try Even if it meant I’d cry Chorus I thought we could be more than friends But you told me clearly where the line ends Different paths, different faiths, it’s true But I still love who you are, just being you It hurts, but I respect you and your choice I’ll keep your friendship close, I’ll still rejoice Even if it’s not the love I dreamed We’re still friends, still close — that’s still a step forward, it seems Verse 2 You showed me things I never knew Taught me your world, your faith, your truth I’ve learned, I’ve grown, from our time together Your family, your kindness, I’ll treasure forever I love your laughter, your energy, your light How you support my goals, always bright I can feel the care you put into life It reminds me why I’m glad you’re in my life Pre-Chorus Even if my heart feels a little ache I know this pain isn’t a mistake It just means I value you, your time, your space And I’ll hold it all with grace Chorus I thought we could be more than friends But you told me clearly where the line ends Different paths, different faiths, it’s true But I still love who you are, just being you It hurts, but I respect you and your choice I’ll keep your friendship close, I’ll still rejoice Even if it’s not the love I dreamed We’re still friends, still close — that’s still a step forward, it seems Bridge No regrets, no anger, no blame I’m grateful for you just the same Sometimes love is not what we get But what we learn and never forget Final Chorus I thought we could be more than friends But you told me clearly where the line ends Different paths, different faiths, it’s true But I still love who you are, just being you It hurts, but I respect you and your choice I’ll keep your friendship close, I’ll still rejoice Even if it’s not the love I dreamed We’re still friends, still close — that’s still a step forward, it seems Outro Still friends, still close Still a step forward Still friends, still close Still a step forward

Still Friends, Still Close