Would I have it any other way

I don't know how they do it
Make it seem like there's nothing to it
Like they don't know they're messing with your heart
All it takes is to see that girl again
To put me in a whirl again
And leave me messed up and falling apart

But would I have it any other way
Would I change it if I could
Would I want it to be different
God knows I would

It's like back so many years ago
I've cried so many tears I know
Now it's buried so very deep
But I can still see her
I know she's still there
Some nights as I try to sleep

But would I have it any other way
Would I change it if I could
Would I want it to be different
God knows I would

Lately my past's bin coming back to me
Bin seeing things I do and don't want to see
I'm not proud of all the things I have done
But each line I can trace
Is part of my life's race
It's just part of the path I've run

But would I have it any other way
Would I change it if I could
Would I want it to be different
God knows I would

So many names and faces
Have gone without leaving any traces
Except for the one left on me
People and time have gone by
In the blink of an eye
And I'm left with all you can see

But would I have it any other way
Would I change it if I could
Would I want it to be different
God knows I would

Now I don't know if
I'm happy or sad
Should I be a misery
Or should I be glad
Has hope sprung eternal
Or is this just false faith
Should I beat around the bush
Or just cut to the chase

And would I have it any other way
Would I change it if I could
Would I want it to be different
I don't think I would