I saw a man today who said he talked to you Not so long ago I think a month or two As my mind raced back in time I prayed oh Lord don't let it show He thinks I forgot you fifteen years ago Fifteen years ago and I still feel the same Why did he have to mention your sweet name I'm as broken up inside as if it's been a week or so Takes a mighty strong love to keep a man thinkin' of A girl he hasn't seen since fifteen years ago [ steel ] I've got a lovely wife who thinks the world of me Promised her my love through our eternity I've tried hard to make her happy and so far she doesn't know That I can't shake this thing of fifteen years ago Fifteen years ago and I still feel the same Why did he have to mention your good name I'm as broken up inside as if it's been a week or so Takes a mighty long time to get a real love off of your mind I know I've tried since fifteen years ago I know I've tried since fifteen years ago