[Verse: Tommy Shaw]
Haven't we been here before
Footsteps lead down to the note on the door
That says, I can't stay here anymore
And haven't we felt this same way
Sure in our hearts, but afraid just the same
To say, I can't stay one minute more

[Pre-Chorus: Tommy Shaw]
You might think that it's hopeless
Beyond our control
But that's not necessarily so
Can't you see there's a chance
For the daring young soul
Who's finally learned to say no
No, I won't be misused
Ignored or refused
And I won't just give up and let go

[Chorus: Tommy Shaw, Dennis DeYoung, & both]
So tonight, hold me close to you
And don't give up what's important to you
And as time rolls on
Nothing can stand in our way
(And I) I believe if we learn from the past
We'd say, haven't we been here before
(And I) I believe if we open our hearts
We'd find keys to unlock every door
[Post-Chorus: Tommy Shaw]
Dark would turn into light
We'd be strong
We'd be right

[Chorus: Tommy Shaw, Dennis DeYoung, & both]
So tonight, hold me close to you
And don't give up what's important to you
And as time rolls on
Nothing will stand in our way
(And I) I believe if we learn from the past
We'd say, haven't we been here before
(Oh, and I) I believe if we open our hearts
We'd find keys to unlock every door

[Post-Chorus: Tommy Shaw & Dennis DeYoung]
Hearts could change (Don't say no) overnight (Don't say no)
We'd be strong... (Don't say no) we'd be right

[Outro: Tommy Shaw]
So stay with me now
The future is ours
And we'll be the ones who go on