I knew even then
All of this would someday end
Still I had to take the chance
I own every mistake
But none justify this kind of ache
Bleeding out over true romance
Chorus:
Because I dared to love great
I dared to risk my life and fate
And no matter what they might say
I did it anyway
I gave all of my soul to you
Even when inside I always knew
You were never here to stay
I did it anyway
Every piece that makes up me
You alone held the matching key
And I honored our love
Wished that I could just walk away
And find someone who wouldn't stray
But I just couldn't get enough
Chorus:
Because I dared to love great
I dared to risk my life and fate
And no matter what they might say
I did it anyway
I gave all of my soul to you
Even when inside I always knew
You were never here to stay
I did it anyway
I tried with all of my heart
But we were destined to be apart
The end was coming from the start
I walked willingly into the dark
Can't blame you for being you
I knew in advance the bill comes due
So I'll sing this song to get through
While your every word turns the screw
Chorus:
Because I dared to love great
I dared to risk my life and fate
And no matter what they might say
I did it anyway
I gave all of my soul to you
Even when inside I always knew
You were never here to stay
I did it anyway
No matter what you say
I did it anyway
I made you look my way
I did it anyway
Now it's just a sad cliché
I did it anyway
But now I'm cryin' every day
I did it anyway
