Omaha (The Only What If)

I met a man going to Omaha

He told me some stories ‘bout his son in law

He spoke just like your parents in a western drawl

If you could even call it that

I told him how we hit the Iowa State fair

I felt a little like an alien out there

It’s crazy how much he resembled ya

Guess that’s the comfort of middle America

And I know you’re away

And out achieving something

Found your own saving grace

And she’s cute as a button

And I’m still a basket case

But that’s the life that I picked

You’re not the one that got away

You’re just the only “What if?”

He gave a smile as he waved goodbye

I’ve seen that same expression ‘bout a million times

“God speed”, he said to me with understanding eyes

I never got to know his name

I watched him as he turned to walk away

I thought about you all the way to baggage claim

You can’t ask fire to stick around in pouring rain

Guess that’s either a blessing or an awful shame

And I know you’re away

And out achieving something

Found your own saving grace

And she’s cute as a button

And I’m still a basket case

But that’s the life that I picked

You’re not the one that got away

You’re just the only “What if?”

Baby, it was alright for just a little bit

Romeo spinnin’ lies to handle Juliet

You had a blueprint for life

I had a bucket list

And i didn’t fit

So, I just made the best of it

And I know you’re away

And out achieving something

Found your own saving grace

And she’s cute as a button

Aren’t you glad I gave my place to someone worthy of it

You’re not the one that got away

you’re just the only “What if?”