If I Were You

You stood by the tree waiting patiently
It was right before summer
The shades on your face were cat eye frames
You were always undercover

It's been a long way from that summer day
Seasons can change your view
Is a memory something that you even choose?
Would I remember me if I were you?

If I were you I'd lay in that summer shine
I'd close my eyes when I needed a place to hide
In the dark I can vaguely see
A memory of who we used to be

One day a week we'd drive to the beach
Our feet in the sand
You washed in waves and the shore I'd stay
With a book in my hand

When the sun went down I'd turn around
And I'd start to muse
In the matter of a year who will you be holding in
In your view
Would I remember me I were you

If I were you I'd lay in that summer shine
I'd close my eyes when I needed a place to hide
In the dark I can vaguely see
A memory of who we used to be

How do you know what to do
When the choices start choosing you
A picture may slowly fade
But I'll hold on for one more day

You stood by the tree waiting patiently
But the leaves are dried
The hair in your face, as I get my things
And say goodbye
This picture you have seen if you were me

If I were you I'd lay in that summer shine
I'd close my eyes when I needed a place to hide
In the dark I can vaguely see
A memory