The invitation came yesterday    It took my breath away   All the memories came racing back   An endless attack   Friends forever he and I    But I held a secret    Hidden deep inside      Chorus:   And I've been holdin' on    To a love that never was   How can I mourn a dream    That didn't happen between us   And I'm the only one that knows    I've got to let him go      I never told him how I felt    I kept my feelings to myself   I was so afraid of what he'd say    I kept the truth locked away    But when I look into his eyes    I can't help but feeling    I'm losing him this time      Chorus:   And I've been holdin' on    To a love that never was   How can I mourn a dream    That didn't happen between us   And I'm the only one that knows    I've got to let him go      The preacher speaks now or forever    Our last chance to be together      Chorus:   And I'll let go   Of a love that never was   How can I mourn a dream    That didn't happen between us   And I'm the only one that knows    I've got to let him go