How I Used to Love You
Back road gravel, midnight sky,
Radio loud, you and I.
Boots in the dirt, spin me around,
No one but crickets, no one else around.
We were reckless, we were fire,
Every kiss pulled me higher.
That’s how I used to love you — wild, no rules,
Truck bed blankets, breaking all the school-night rules.
Kissing when the whole world stopped to stare,
Making love like forever was right there.
Yeah, that’s how I used to love you, girl, it’s true,
But I lost you, and I never had a clue…
Now I know what real love’s supposed to do,
But I only learned it without you.
County fair lights, Ferris wheel ride,
Swore your name would never leave my side.
Dreams carved deep in that old oak tree,
Turns out forever wasn’t meant for me.
I was blind, thought love don’t fade,
Didn’t see the price we paid.
That’s how I used to love you — wild, no rules,
Neon signs and backseat truths.
Kissing when the whole world stopped to stare,
Making love like forever was right there.
Yeah, that’s how I used to love you, girl, it’s true,
But I lost you, and I never had a clue…
Now I know what real love’s supposed to do,
But I only learned it without you.
Bridge (Drop to storytelling, softer)
If I could take it back, I’d hold you tight,
Fight like hell for one more night.
But hindsight’s a lesson written in pain,
Now I’m left whisperin’ your name.
Final Chorus (Big, singalong)
That’s how I used to love you — wild, no rules,
Barefoot dances, midnight fools.
Kissing when the whole world stopped to stare,
Making love like forever was right there.
Yeah, that’s how I used to love you, girl, it’s true,
And I lost you before I ever knew…
Now I finally know what love is meant to do,
But it’s too late, I only learned it without you.
Outro (Hook repeat, soft)
How I used to love you…
How I used to love you
