I didn't have to climb a water tower And paint your name in cherry bomb red Or pick all of the neighbor's flowers I coulda' sent a card instead, but I had to do it big enough To let you know I'm serious Well I could Have turned Around and run away, but I knew I'd need My heart someday I didn't have to take desperate measures To make my intentions plain I coulda' waited for better weather Instead of standin' in the pourin' rain Singin' "I will always love you" and "Sweet Home Alabama" Well I could Have turned Around and run away, but I knew I'd need My heart someday Baby without your lovin' My life would mean nothin' And my heart would just be somethin' I left with you Well I could Have turned Around and run away, but I knew I'd need My heart someday Well I could Have turned Around and run away, but I knew I'd need My heart someday