Just Because
(Mary Chapin Carpenter)

Have you ever loved someone you knew nothing of 
Except you'd seen the light inside their eyes 
Have you ever loved someone just because 
Nothing felt so easy or so right

And I think of you like the others do 
Wondering if you think of me 
And if you do, if you really do 
Who is it that you see

Have you ever loved 
Whether right or wrong 
Have you ever loved someone 
Just because

Have you ever tried to speak the truth instead of lie 
When it seemed you had everything to lose 
Have you ever tried to stand your ground instead of hide 
When staying only made you look a fool

And I stayed by you though I think I knew 
It wouldn't change a thing 
Changes come to hearts with ease 
But they come so hard to me 
Have you ever tried to make it last, not knowing why 
Except you had to try 
Just because

And every day that passes now, I s'pose I'm getting older 
Wiser with the things I've done 
But I hope I don't grow colder

And now I see the ones, who've lost so much 
They swear they're done 
With love and all the chance it brings for pain 
But have you ever touched, and by itself it was enough 
To make you want to reach out once again

And I'll touch you when I need a friend 
Or just a small reminder 
That I haven't grown too cold to feel 
You penetrate my armor

Have you ever loved 
Whether right or wrong 
Have you ever loved someone 
Just because 
Have you ever loved someone 
Just because