At seventeen, in faded jeans I was yours, and you were mine Close enough to call it love But, we never crossed the line. After knowing you, love's been nothing new I've had it good, and I've had it bad But, after all these years, you still bring the tears You're the best I never had. A perfect start for virgin hearts But, it ended all so fast Old enough to have been the first But, too young to make it last. I never let it show, ah, I should've let you know I never wanted someone so bad Lookin' back, I've learned, with every bridge I've burned You're the best I never had. The flame is gone, but the fire burns on Sometimes sweet, and sometimes sad Girl, you'll always be a haunting mystery You're the best I never had. And, after all these years, you still bring the tears You're the best I never had...