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The Best I Never Had

from Dean Batstone - Loveskill by Dean Batstone

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The Best I Never Had
Copyright © 2017 words and music by Dean Batstone

There was a time I thought I had it all together
So many fallen years ago
Time only serves now to remind me
Of all of the love I’ve never known
Every step that seemed so measured
Is hard now to retrace
Wisdom born of failing can be sad
I would choose it all again
And one truth would remain
You were the best I never had.

I’ve spent a fortune ten times over
Trying to win my way to you
Turns out you wanted understanding
Turns out I didn’t have a clue
Every word that seemed so measured
Is so hard now to replace
In time, I’ve learned that silence ain’t so bad
Still, I’d call your name out loud
Lift my voice above the crowd
You were the best I never had.

Every smile I’ve ever treasured
Or fumbled to return
Afraid, sometimes, to let my heart be glad
Was never lost on you
Your spirit’s ever true
You were the best I never had
You were the best I never had.

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from Dean Batstone - Loveskill, released May 18, 2022
Sam Weber - Electric Guitars, Background Vocals
Ryan Weber - Piano, Background Vocals
Dean Batstone - Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

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Dean Batstone Ottawa, Ontario

DEAN BATSTONE - Bio
A veteran of the Canadian Music scene, having performed full time across Canada and The US for over 40 years, Dean Batstone shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. A charismatic live performer who works solo or with a band, he has recorded 12 full length albums with some of the most iconic musicians in America. ... more

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