I never had a chance I thought you cared for me But now I see I never had a chance I never had a chance Though you never told me so Somehow I know I never had a chance I knew we'd have to part For I could always reach your lips But I could never reach your heart My dream about romance ended in a friendly chat But more than that I never had a chance I guess there's nothing to do and nothing to say But simply go on my way and call it a day I guess I'm ready to go right back on my shelf Because at last I've learned, where you're concerned I've just been fooling myself I never had a chance Though you never told me so Somehow I know I never had a chance My dream about romance ended in a friendly chat But more than that I never had a chance Never had a chance