I once held that someone special didn't have to let go

I just stood back and watched my future pass

And for the awful shape I am in I can only blame myself

It's no wonder that her love for me wasn't strong enough to last

Holding on for all its worth to all that we got left

And for what its worth we've been less than easy on ourself

If we could write a book they couldn't keep it on the shelf

We're just trying to get it right with all that we've got left

I was there when the bar room opened

I've been there at closing time

There were things I couldn't handle by myself

Then the right one picked me up and we left it all behind

She said I am all she loving me and for me there's no one else

Holding on for all its worth to all that we got left

And for what it's worth we've been less than easy on ourself

If we could write a book they couldn't keep it on the shelf

We're just trying to get it right with all that we've got left

We're just trying to get it right with all that we've got left