Paul Carrack - The Best I Could Lyrics






When the kids are leaving home
And I'm walking round an empty house
Filled with love and memories
And a feeling that makes me so proud

Like ice in a glass we melted our days
Our time slips away

If I can't say I did my best
I worked so hard and saved to live just like the rest
The simple things in that life made us feel good
As long as I can say I did the best I could

Now the leaves are on the ground
And the games have packed into a draw
I look back and feel the love
That I was always searching for

Like dice in a cup we rattle around
With both feet on the ground

If I can't say I did my best
I worked so hard and saved to live just like the rest
The simple things in that life made us feel good
As long as I can say I did the best I could

The best I could
I will not have to lose a wink of sleep
The best I could
To give away the things I couldn't keep

When the kids have all left home
But they come around to see us anyway
We can look back and say
We did our best in each and every way

Like dice in a cup we rattle around
With both feet on the ground

If I can't say I did my best
I worked so hard and saved to live just like the rest
The simple things in that life made us feel good
As long as I can say I did the best I could

The best I could
I will not have to lose a wink of sleep
The best I could
To give away the things I couldn't keep





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  1. L.... R....

    Beautifully executed, sir...

  2. L.... B....

    Lovely heartfelt song well done Mr C

  3. P.... S....

    I love my life and love right are you my daddy I never had

  4. j.... d....

    Been following this man since ACE days one unique very underated artist top notch guy I salute you Mr C .

  5. M.... G....

    Sweet song, I ‘feel’ the song, also being a parent <3 <3

  6. E.... T....

    💖💖💖

  7. A.... H....

    Simply magic realistic down to earth truthful humanitarian and musically perfect with the professional touch. What else can one say but perfect music and will be life long as always.

  8. L.... B....

    Great track Mr C

  9. N.... D....

    Paul IS one of THE BEST ever !! I AM NOW 55 and grew up with this man's music !

  10. R.... R....

    Utterly beautiful and as a father it resonates so much

  11. R.... S....

    Was nick Lowe involved in this song??

    R.... S....

    Robert Sharp No, but I believe that Chris Difford co-wrote this one.

  12. A.... W....

    Great song and lyrics as expected Mr C, You always do your best!

  13. M.... F....

    Still the best male voice in Britain!

    M.... F....

    I'd not be as shy as you Martin.... Ever since i first heard the man i felt he was on the very top of the game. His songs are top of the bill and his voice knows no match, He still is, after all those years, my top ranking artist for live performances and studio recordings..... Next set of concerts in the Netherlands will be visited to give me, once again, my portion of feel good and the thrill of hearing him live once again.

  14. T.... B....

    Beautiful, sir

  15. D.... S....

    Great song by a Legend

  16. a.... ....

    What a talent. Thanks Paul for your unbelievable songs.

  17. P.... M....

    how does he come up with such lovely songs!

  18. C.... B....

    Beautiful song Paul.... it resonates