When the Smoke Clears

He bought me a drink Then offered a light He said "Friend where's the ring You had on last night?" And he said "Man to man I understand That wedding bands get heavy sometimes But don't cross that line!" [Chorus:] Cause when the smoke clears The heat of the moment has disappeared And you're alone! You spend one night and live in that shadow for years Regret's all that's here when the smoke clears! He said "I've been there! Sittin' right where you are And that's why I'm here Every day at this bar! Her name was Emily, she worshiped me Our son was three, now he's twenty-five He don't know I'm alive! [Chorus:] When the smoke clears The heat of the moment has disappeared And you're alone! You spend one night and live in that shadow for years Regret's all that's here when the smoke clears! You spend one night and live in that shadow for years Regret's all that's here when the smoke clears!