Lyrics

It Could’ve Been Me
(Words & Music by Kyle Vincent)

There it is on my mantle
The Christmas card you sent
Not a year goes by
When you forget

Staring back at me
Is your beautiful family
I can’t help but think
It could’ve been me

There you are on my mantle
With your husband and kids
Reminding me each year
Of a life I missed

If I had chosen a different road
And lived life so peacefully
I can’t help but think
It could’ve been me

It could’ve been me – you kissed goodnight
It could’ve been me – who held you tight
It could’ve been me
Always there when you’d come home

Of all the cards on my mantle
Yours sticks out
Four shining smiles
You should be proud

Another year of memories
And a man who loves you endlessly
But I can’t help but think
That could’ve been me

It could’ve been me – you kissed goodnight
It could’ve been me – who held you tight
It could’ve been me
Always there waiting at home

So you’ll live on my mantle
‘Til the new year comes
When I can take it down
And forget what was

‘Cause I will get there someday
Send you a card, and you might say
They look so happy
It could’ve been me

©2017 New England Music (BMI)