If You Never Were My Lover

If you never were my lover
I wouldn’t have discovered
What it is to have someone
Who loves me
Just as you do

If you never were my lover
I wouldn’t have discovered
Anyone who could have loved me
As much as you do

As we travel through the years
With laughter and some tears
You are always right beside my side

And I never had to fear
You would not be near
You have always loved me
Making everything alright

If you never were my lover
There couldn’t be another one
I can’t imagine lovin’
Anybody but you

If you never were my lover
how could I discover
How to write a love song
Like the one I’m writin’ for you

And when I’m old and gray
Looking at my lifetime
All my thoughts will always
Turn to you

I’ll thank my lucky stars
I got to spend my days
With you