A CHANCE

^ Dedicated- You Know Who You Are

I saw you in the hallway
Your smile caught my eye
I just wanted to say hey
But I found myself too shy

You knew me as your brother’s friend
That’s all I meant to you
As the school year came to an end
We had only exchanged a word or two

But I remembered every word
Or smile you sent my way
Every conversation that occurred
And every time that you said hey

I want to get to know you
And hope that you don’t mind
Maybe you could like me too
I hope that’s what I find

I know there is a chance
You’ll tell me to get lost
But I’m looking for romance
And don’t care what it may cost

I’ll call you every single day
Or I’ll play hard to get
I’ll do anything you say
Anything so you won’t be upset

Don’t be afraid to ask me
To do anything that comes to mind
I want you to be
The happiest guy I can find

You’re being really nice
Trying not to make me cry
I hope I can suffice
Because on me you can rely

If you ever feel like you need a friend
Or you just have something to say
If you ever have a heart to mend
I’ll be there to make it all okay

And when you find another girl
With whom you fall in love
And she is your entire world
She’s the only one you think of

Then I will step aside
And let this joy come over you
Because I must confide
I want you to be happy through and through

I don’t care if you love her
Or if you forget about me
If she’s the one that you prefer
Then she’s the one that you should see

But if that girl ever hurts you
If she breaks your heart, I swear
You don’t want to know what I’ll do
Just know that I’ll be there

And even when you’re old and grey
When you’re married with kids of your own
When something doesn’t quite go your way
You can always call me on the phone

Sure I’ll probably cry
When I see you two holding hands
The tears will come into my eyes
When she cheers for you in the soccer stands

But still I will smile
Because deep inside my soul
I’ve known all the while
You’d find someone else to hold

It’s okay with me
As long as she is kind
And if she will agree
Not to mess with your mind

There’s nothing wrong with romance
Unless you are the one
Who never got the chance
And now there life is done

Promise me before I die
You will at least think about
How I could lift your spirits high
If you and I went out

Maybe you’ll decide
That I’m not right for you
But I won’t run and hide
I’ll know it must be true

And maybe some day
In a couple of years
You’ll call me just to say
That you’re sorry for the tears

Maybe you’ll apologize
That you didn’t give me that chance
And that you suddenly realize
We could have had romance

Maybe by then you’ll have a wife
And it will be too late
But that’s okay; you’ve had a happy life
I guess I’m not your soul mate

As you read these rhymes
You might even think I’m strange
But that’s okay sometimes
And my feelings will not change

If I start to bug you
You can tell me to go away
That’s exactly what I’ll do
Unless you ask me to stay

I’m not sure if I’ll ever be
The one that makes you smile
That’s okay with me
Life is over in a while

We may not be that close
You have other friends by your side
They are the ones you love the most
But in me you can confide


I’ll always be right here
Just a phone call away
And when things aren’t clear
I can make it all okay

Don’t forget I may be young
But do you really care
For you my heart has sung
A song about what we can share

When another year of school
Comes to a sudden end
And you are way to cool
To have a sophomore for a friend

Then I will watch you walk away
And I won’t go after you
I know you’ll find someway
To remember my smile too

I’ll always remember these years
That I got to talk to you
How you took away my fears
And made life exciting and new

So go on with your life
Doing what you always do
Graduate college, find a wife
And have a kid or two

Find a house on a quiet street
In a small suburban town
And make your life complete
Never put your head down

Sometime when you have nothing to do
And you call your little bro
On his birthday, he’ll remind you
Of me, the little girl you used to know

And you better call me
Right away that day
And tell me you are happy
And that everything’s okay