He said goodbye from the edge of the porch
Like she'd been some casual friend
He said "You're better off without me, I'm not what you need."
Like her momma had said about him
He started the car, pulled out of the drive
Didn't waste any time lookin' back
She watched him go thinkin' even a stranger
Would show more compassion than that
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She could've cried but she didn't have time
She had a baby to feed a pink blanket to find
To rock their little one to sleep
She could've laid in bed for hours giving misery the power
But she didn't have time
She got a sitter and she got a job
'Cause she had a promise to keep
Her day was a factory and evenin' survival
And night was exhaustion and sleep
Sometimes she felt life was passing her by
And watchin' was all she could do
Her friends said you gotta get outta the house
And maybe you'll meet someone new
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She could've tried but she didn't have time
She had a five-year-old to feed
She had ballet class, piano lessons and T-ball Little League
She could've laid awake for hours givin' lonely nights the power
But she didn't have time
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Not time, where would she find the time to trust a man again
Not time, for that flat tire, a crowded parking lot and then,
Not time, but yes, have coffee with the man that got her tire fixed
She was thinking, 'Gosh, he's handsome' when he asked
Do you have kids?
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She could've lied but she didn't have time
All she said was "She's five."
He said, "I saw the car seat, I love kids -
Does she have your eyes?"
And they sat and talked for hours
Givin' destiny the power
She could've been afraid to fall in love that night
But she didn't have time
She could've been afraid to fall in love that night
But she didn't have time