That Was a Close One

I loved her because she was there

And I knew all along that it wasn't fair, but I didn't care

Then I got the hell out of there

But that was a close one

I kept my freedom intact

Got rid of the hassle and rid of the flak

Yeah, I cut me some slack

And I never thought I'd want it back

But that was a close one

That was a close one

And if I hadn't have run, she might have got away with my heart

So I played it smart

That was a close one

But I kept my cool, never let down my guard

But that was a close one

The winter of '79

Was so cold and lonely I found a good woman

She took me inside

And I swear to God I really tried

And that was a close one

Will there ever be a love of my life

When I'm out of my prime

And out of my mind in the nick of time?

And when the feeling in here is fine

That's the close ones

That was a close one

And if I hadn't have run, she might have got away with my heart

My precious heart

That was a close one

But I kept my cool and never let down my guard

That was a close one

That was a close one

I loved her because she was there

That was a close one

That was a close one

Winter of '79

That was a close one

That was a close one

She might have got away with my heart

That was a close one