The flowers you gave me Are just about to die When i think about What coulda been It makes me want to cry The sweet words you whispered Didn't mean a thing I guess our song is over As we begin to sing (Chorus) Could've been so beautiful Could've been so right Could've been my lover Every day of my life Could've been so beautiful Could've been so right I'll never know what could've been On a cold and lonely night The memories of our lovin Still linger in the air Like the faded scent of your roses That stay with me everywhere Everytime i get my lonesome They always seem to fall Still what could've been Is better than What could never be at all (Chorus 2X) How can you hold