The Man I Was

by Tracy Lawrence

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Lyrics

Look at me in that photograph

Before we were ever us

Long before you found someone else

and broke our sacred trust

I hardly recognize myself

Sure has been awhile

Amazing how much my life has changed

Since I've worn that smile

What happened to that smile

(chorus)

There I am with my head held high

My step was quick and my eyes were bright

Back when I believed in love

And would lay my heart on the line

I don't know which hurts the most

Losing you or having to see

The picture of the man I was

Before the fool you made of me

I've wasted time here missing you

Doubting who I am

I can't make you something you're not

But i can be me again

Oh deep down I know I can...

(repeat chorus)

(tag)

I want to be the man I was

Before the fool you made of me