I was running late again, picking up a few things
And there you were on isle 13.
I felt that old rush, when you saw me you blushed
Like you did when you were sweet sixteen.
They said you looked lost on the dancefloor,
With a lonely look in your eyes.
Donâ²t know why I didn't show, to this day I still donâ²t know
For once I wish I hadn't thought twice.
Then your folks split up and you moved to Colorado,
And I headed out to Tennessee.
Heard you got married and you moved back home,
Here we are again, you and me.
It's no surprise the light in your little girlâ²s eyes,
Shines like the ring on your hand.
Annie, I owe you a dance.
Donâ²t the years fly by in the blink of an eye,
Yeah loves, I've had a few.
Iâ²ve been a million places and I've seen a million faces,
But I couldnâ²t stop thinking 'bout you.
Remember how weâ²d talk for hours, keeping each other's secrets,
Made a promise I'd take you to homecoming,
But Annie I didnâ²t keep it.
Almost called you up, when I played it bolder,
But I thought Iâ²d just let it be.
Heard you found yourself a real good man,
Do you ever think of you and me?
It's no surprise the light in your little girlâ²s eyes,
Shines like the ring on your hand.
Annie, I owe you a dance.
So put your groceries in the basket, I'm so sorry, now Iâ²m asking
Like I should have twenty years ago.
And I know it's all over, Iâ²m just looking for some closure,
And there's a song on the radio.
You give me your hand and we start to dance,
The cashier gives us a smile.
As you turn and walk away, I hear your little girl say
"Momma, who was that guy?"
I shouldn't be surprised, look forgiveness in your eyes,
Gave me a second chance.
Annie, thanks for the dance.
