It Might Have Been - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN. Copyright, 1892, by Frank Harding. Words and Music by Will H. Fox 
Once more I read your letters sweet; How many times, love, have I done the same? For me 'tis joy those dear words to repeat; They ease a wounded heart near broke in twain. I love no one in life but you, think of the days gone by. First sweetheart that I ever knew, for thee alone I sigh; It might have been, it might have been, Had i but known what I know now. 
Fond mem'ry takes me back once more. Beneath the oak that stood down in the lane; The village church, when services were o'er, The sandy beach on which I wrote your name. The love of youth remains as true; I want you ever near. First sweetheart that I ever knew, my lonely life to cheer; It might have been, it might have been, And yet the fates keep us apart; It might have been, it might have been, Had I but known your loving heart.