Lyrics
Verse 1
I had a list of names and a Saturday planA borrowed Ford and a little cash in handOne had a porch with a view of the lakeOne said she loved me, then forgot my nameI wore out my boots on a county lineChasing every maybe I could findLooking back now, I can finally seeThe best thing that happened was missing three
Pre‑Chorus
Every door that closed, every no I heardWas pulling me closer without saying a word
Chorus
Thank God I didn't get every date I wantedThank God some hearts left me standing in the rain'Cause the one that mattered was waiting at the cornerWith a crooked smile and my last nameNow the boys raise a glass, let the whole room know itI got lucky when the wrong ones walked awayThank God I didn't get every date I wantedI got the one that made me wanna stay
Verse 2
She had a paper plate of homemade pieA little blue dress and a steady eyeShe laughed at the truck, said, "You call that clean?"Then climbed in beside me like she knew what I meanWe talked till the diner turned off its signShe stole my coffee and I called it mineBy the time Sunday morning rolled aroundI was done with leaving every small town
Pre‑Chorus
Every road I took, every turn I missedWas leading me straight to a life like this
Chorus
Thank God I didn't get every date I wantedThank God some hearts left me standing in the rain'Cause the one that mattered was waiting at the cornerWith a crooked smile and my last nameNow the boys raise a glass, let the whole room know itI got lucky when the wrong ones walked awayThank God I didn't get every date I wantedI got the one that made me wanna stay
Bridge
Now the house is quiet, her hand is in mineThere's a ring on the table and a porch light burning fineIf I'd gotten what I thought I needed back thenI would've missed the woman who became my best friend
Final Chorus
Thank God I didn't get every date I wantedThank God some hearts left me standing in the rain'Cause the one that mattered was waiting at the cornerWith a crooked smile and my last nameCome on, raise a glass, let the whole room know itI got lucky when the wrong ones walked awayThank God I didn't get every date I wantedI got the one that made me wanna stayYeah, I got the one that made me wanna stay
Outro
Missed a lot of maybes, found my foreverShe said, "I do," and I said, "Best decision ever"