You've been there when I needed you
You've helped me stay strong
I never want to hurt you, know that it's true
I may need some time to know that I'm wrong
I want to get it out, to tell her it all
For good or for ill, I want it over and done
Don't think I don't care, that's not it at all
I need her to know even though she may shun
Again and again I've fallen too may times
I know where you stand, I've been in your shoes
This is easier to say in stanzas and rhymes
Well, you know the story, how I win and I lose
You've stayed silent and supportive when
I've told you it all from beginning to end
It's a crazy time when boys turn into men
I can't thank you enough for being my friend
A lump in my throat as I'm writing these lines
And tears on my face cause it'll hurt I know
I'm confused to , I'm in its confines
I've been there too, afraid to let it all show
I'm sorry you're jealous but I didn't know
I had my suspicions but I hoped I was wrong
I cherished our friendship as I watched it grow
You do understand, I've loved her so long
What I have felt, no one knows better
I can only but wish this hurt to undo
But useless it be, down to the letter
For understanding it all I thank you
Perhaps all along I've been blind
Maybe she wont ever want more
Answers from her I need find
Though my heart will prob'ly be sore
Know that our friendship will make it through
A friendship that means so much to me
For know as to her I know not what to do
I feel I need tell her, her reaction to see
I don't wan to hurt you whatever says she
If she freaks out a bit or is indifferent or
If she finally sees what she means to me
If I can let her go who knows what's in store?
I must know that I can and need to move on
No hope to be the light that in her eyes shone
I must be true to myself, even after so long
It's bittersweet, but you taught me that song
