[Verse 1]
Once upon a way back when, misery was my best friend
Always running from a misspent youth, cold and empty as a pay phone booth
I might have known a girl or two, but nothing even close to you
Anyone with eyes could see, I'd had about enough of me

[Chorus]
How many times have
I heard myself say
If I hadn't got lucky, if I hadn't had you on my side
I wouldn't be standing here today

[Verse 2]
Before you came into my world, I couldn't get my flag unfurled
Any wind to find my sail was moving me to no avail
The thing about the man I was, lonely is as lonely does
Everyday a blinding blur 'cause that was just the way things were

[Chorus]
How many times havе
I heard myself say
If I hadn't got lucky, if I hadn't had you on my side
I wouldn't bе standing here today

[Mandolin and Piano Solos]
[Bridge]
You never did try to tie me down
And every last time I came unwound
You didn't try to tame or shame or frame or game or try to lay blame
Whenever I was deep in doubt, you let me find my own way out

[Verse 3]
This is what it comes down to, I learned to be myself with you
Now and then I feel so good, I could learn to live in Hollywood
It's not like we can change the world, we're just another boy and girl
Growing old together on Sunday, going back to work on Monday

[Chorus]
How many times have
I heard myself say
If I hadn't got lucky, If I hadn't had you on my side
I wouldn't be standing here today

[Outro]
If I hadn't got lucky, If I hadn't had you on my side
I wouldn't be standing here today, boys