Thinking back to the time when I was so into you

I thought that I knew it all

My perception of love was it was something to do

But I didn't expect the fall



I understand your feelings now

I know I must have let you down

But I wonder would you be around



If I loved you the right way

Loved you the right way

I would have put that smile upon your face 

And loved you the right way



Never thought that I'd thank you for the hurt and the pain

And the changes it put me through

Guess I needed to look at my intentions again

I didn't give enough to you



My mind has never been so clear

And I feel my happiness is near

But I wonder would you still be here



If I loved you the right way

Cause you deserve the right way

I should have put that smile upon your face

I should have kept you in my warm embrace 

And loved you the right way



Sometimes love is so mistaken

Simple values pushed aside

Modern love is just a ride

And when it's over no one seems to care



If I ever find myself with someone new

I'll remember what I learned from you



I will love her the right way

Love her the right way

I will put that smile upon her face

I will keep her warm in my embrace



I will love you baby

Gonna make each day a better day

I'm never gonna sacrifice her needs

I will love her the right way



I'm gonna love you baby