It's been so long that we've been friends

I can't see that we'll ever be lovers

I haven't seen you around for a while

We've both been seeing others

But now the thought occurs to me

The question starts to burn.

 

That maybe loving me

Is something you could learn.

Could you come to love me

This is my concern

 

I can still recall so many things

Like your favourite button-down shirt

You're never here when I think of you

But the part that really hurts

Is as my mind drifts more free

The question starts to burn.

 

Wondering if loving me

Is something you could learn.

Could you come to love me

This is my concern

Is there the faintest chance

That I can change your mind

And if there is perhaps you'll find

That loving me

Is something you could learn.

 

I've been wanting you

Could you ever want me too

I've been waiting for you

Could you ever learn to love me

I've been needing you

Could you ever need me too

I've been hoping for you

Could you ever learn to love me.