Mississippi Skies

I like that you don't know the new me
I wonder if you wonder if I'm happy
Like I wonder about you
I didn't wanna know her name
But now I'm kinda glad I do

I wouldn't wanna run into you
On a busy street
Hear about the life
You said you could not give to me

Under Mississippi skies
I sure hope they treat you right
I know you wanted to leave
But at least she is there to hold you tight
Hope you've learned to love the view
Dance around your living room
And you're smiling when you finally turn the light
But I'd be lying if I said
I didn't hope that now and then
You think of me
Counting stars so late at night
In those Mississippi skies

Told you I'd be passing through this summer
But I don't think I'll make it after all
I know you probably didn't think twice about it
So no promises if I'm there in the fall

Oh it nearly killed me being so close
And feeling oh so far
You know every night I still pray you might
Find peace right where you are

Under Mississippi skies
I sure hope they treat you right
I know you wanted to leave
But at least she is there to hold you tight
Hope you've learned to love the view
Dance around your living room
And you're smiling when you finally turn the light
But I'd be lying if I said
I didn't hope that now and then
You think of me
When you can't sleep late at night
Under Mississippi skies

I really thought I was okay
But now I don't know if I'm gonna make it through
The month of June
The only comfort I can find
Is that maybe your new life
Makes you happier than we were laughing
All of those late nights

Under Louisiana skies
I sure hope she treats you right
I hope she knows how lucky she is
To be the one holding you tight

I hope you've learned to love the view
And you spin her around your living room
And you're smiling when you finally turn the light
But I'd be lying if I said
I didn't cry 'cause now and then
I think of how
You were always almost mine
Under Louisiana skies