From the recording The Night We Couldn't Say Good Night
Music and lyrics by Angela Verbrugge. Licensing for recordings or use of this recording available through SoCan or the artist.
Lyrics
Verse: You came to me from out of the blue;
You made my heart leap and play.
But when the fairy dust finally settled,
Life got in the way.
Chorus One:
You're almost perfect
Or very nearly
You made my heart just
Stand still -
You may not be the right one
But you gave me such a thrill.
I see our future
And all the troubles
As we walk 'round
Hand in hand.
You might just be the right one
But it’s sure not what I planned.
Bridge:
So I scheme
of steaming out the wrinkles,
those impossibilities,
I hear
Our wedding guests that marvel
At your charms and abilities.
You're almost perfect
I want to change you,
Moonlit kissing
divine
Could you be the right one?
I’m praying for a sign.
Second chorus
I think you're perfect
Or very nearly
For someone else that’s wiser than I;
But if you love and leave me
I think I’d surely die.
Last year our future
Was just a glimmer,
But now it’s looking so bright.
You’re very nearly perfect,
But I could do without the fights.
Bridge:
How I wish you’d be on time for dinner
Learn punctuality!
Despite the troubles, you’re still the winner,
With your idiosyncrasies.
You are not perfect, neither am I
I ask you darling…
Be mine?
I think you are the right one.
I hope that I can stand you.
You may not be the right one,
But for now, you’ll do just fine.