That Was a Close One

I loved her because she was there
 And I knew all along that it wasn't fair but I didn't care
 Then I got the Hell out of there
 That was a close one
 I kept my freedom intact, got rid of the hassle
 And rid of the flack, yeah, I cut me some slack
 And I never thought I'd want it back
 But that was a close one
 That was a close one
 And if I hadn't of run she might have got away with my heart
 So I played it smart
 That was a close one
 But I kept my cool never let down my guard
 That was a close one
 The winter of '79 was so cold and lonely
 I found a good woman, she took me inside
 And I swear to God, I really tried
 And that was a close one
 Will there ever be a love of my life
 When I'm out of my pride and out of my mind in the nick of time
 And when the feeling in here is fine
 That's the close ones
 That was a close one
 And if I hadn't of run, she might have got away with my heart
 My precious heart
 That was a close one
 But I kept my cool and never let down my guard
 That was a close one
 That was a close one
 I loved her because she was there
 That was a close one
 That was a close one
 Winter of '79
 That was a close one
 That was a close one
 She might have got away with my heart
 That was a close one