Sitting on this porch alone, the stars are shining bright Thinking 'bout the ways I tried to win your love, all night But you look the other way, never see my heart break Once I thought it was enough, the way I'd give and take But now I'm left here wondering, why you can't see me true Is it in the way I look, that my heart can't get through? Why can't you see the love I bear? It's wrapped in every word, every prayer But to you, I'm just a passing dream And it all seems harder than it seems. I see her in your arms and smile, the image cuts so deep Her beauty seems to hold you tight, my eyes can only weep Wishing that I could be, the one you look to hold But in my rustic, simple ways, I'm left out feeling cold No fancy dress or shiny hair, just a heart that's pure and worn I gave you all my everything, but to you, I'm forlorn Why can't you see the love I bear? It's wrapped in every word, every prayer But to you, I'm just a passing dream And it all seems harder than it seems. Is there a way to change your mind? Or am I just the fool left behind? In the quiet of this lonely night I dream of a world where you see my light Why can't you see the love I bear? It's wrapped in every word, every prayer But to you, I'm just a passing dream And it all seems harder than it seems.