I've been so many places in my life and time   I've sung a lot of songs, I've made some bad rhyme   I've acted out my life in stages with ten thousand people watching   But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you      I know your image of me is what I hope to be   I've treated you unkindly but girl, can't you see?   There's no one more important to me   So, darlin' can't you please see through me?   'Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you      You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing   You came out in front and I was hiding   But now I'm so much better, so if my words don't come together   Listen to the melody 'cause my love is in there hiding      I love you in a place where there's no space or time   I love you for my life as you are a friend of mine   And when my life is over, remember, when we were together   We were alone and I was singing that song for you      And when my life is over, remember, when we were together   We were alone and I was singing my song for you, oh, for you