He’s just a great guy
That’s what my old girl said
About the one she married
My replacement
Just a great guy
I’m sure he is
That's what she used to think about me
Back when we used to kiss
I was there to reminisce about the great times we once had
We were more than kids
True lovers at the time
Who could not resist the magnetism between us
Oh, it was fun
Then we parted
No longer one
Only to meet again for lunch at this nice restaurant
Where she told me about her great guy
I held back my tears and a sigh
Thanked her for seeing me
And for the memories we share
Then I paid the bill
And got out of there
One former great guy

What is love?
That ineffable feeling
Of longing, joy, of meaning
So deep, transcendent,
Pleasing, incandescent,
That keeps us going
Is the meaning of life
Comes in so many forms
A supernatural force
A belief in good
That provides hope and strength
When in need
What is love?
I surely know
It is you and me

I remember well when I got the call
I’d been such a good boy
I didn’t wanna take a walk along the Chicago pier
With that cute girl who offered
That’s cause I was being true to her
The one back home
Little did I know I was soon to become toast
A day or two later on the phone
She advised I was history
That was that
She broke my little 17-year-old heart
That was that

That was then
This is now
I’m over her
But it still *****
When you give your heart
Only to find it’s not secure
And she takes up
With your best friend

If you see me, say hello
You’re still my friend
Though what we had is so long ago
Fond memories of hugs and kisses in the dark
Whispers and nuzzles all played their part
In that fabulous time we spent together
When we made our mark in the annals of romance
And our love was truly blind

I’m so lucky to have known you
To have a love beyond sincere
One that will last forever
It’s why I hope you will appear
Somewhere, somehow
Just to say hello
So I can say I love you
Which I’m sure you know

She met Mr. so-and-so on a hike in Nepal
I acknowledge he is a heartthrob
Now living in NYC
She’s the one I want
And she wants to see if they can connect
Lucky him, unlucky me
At least she told me she’s gonna call him
The situation is grim
I want her
She maybe wants me
But if she can get to him
It’s sayonara for me
I know this happens all the time
Girl leaves the boy back home on the line
It’s happening to me right now
As she wishes upon a star
And I watch distantly from afar

We’re off on a great adventure
The little lady and me
Good times await
We are free to roam
And relax
Ooh oui!
This is living the dream
Smelling roses by the side of the road
Sailing fresh waters
Cruising down the highway
Sipping root beer at roadside stands
Taking in a play and some bluegrass
Reading a new book or two
Most of all, just hanging out
Me and you know who

I’m back
Here, where I once belonged
Here, where I was young
Back when I was strong, and wide-eyed
Where I learned of love
I’m back, misty in the mist
Driving through the fog
I’m back, but those days are gone
Ah, the poetry of then
The songs of yesterday
Days of glory, of reverie
Of splendid hopes and dreams
That came true
At least for a time
Until time moved on
And so did we
I’m not sad
Just contemplating
Thankful
Moving on
Remembering the joy
I’m back, yes indeed
And driving on