Rodney Crowell
This Has Happened Before
[Verse 1]
Last night's old anger this morning made me cry
But the rain like an old friend came by to change my mind
The wind knows no secrets but like it knew what was in store
Reminds me oh so kindly this has happened before

[Verse 2]
Been waiting at my window, I thought I heard your name
But the quiet of the evening was teasing me again
It's not too late for talking but I'm afraid to ask for more
And the wind recalls that, after all, this has happened before

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge]
And all of your memories seem to be laughing at my pain
Trying not to listen is like talking to the rain

[Verse 3]
A love like a candle can't take me through the storm
It's bright enough to burn me but too weak to keep me warm
I find my explanations when I won't need them anymore
But me and my old friends know this has happened before
But me and the wind know this has happened before