This is why I moved to Nashville, why I almost left
You made me feel alive, but you scared me half to death
Thought I couldn't hit that stage without you running through my veins
Now I sing the songs I always have, but the meaning's bound to change
Cause you took me high, but you sure as hell brought me down
We said goodbye, but I'm gonna see you around
And to tell the truth, I thought I never would
But it's time I finally put you down for good
Cause you've taken me as far as you could
You gave me the courage
The night I met my wife
You helped me make a laugh
You helped me make a cry
You started out a friend
Turned into something else
Now I like who I am
With you sitting on the shelf
Cause you took me high
But you sure as hell brought me down
You said goodbye, but I'm gonna see you around
And to tell the truth, I thought I never would
But it's time I finally put you down for good
Cause you've taken me as far as you could
You said goodbye, but I'm gonna see you around

Because
Because

Because
You're a part of my story
Good times I won't forget
I can't say I'm glad you're gone
But can't say I wish we never met
Cause you took me out, but sure as hell brought me down
You put up a good fight, but look who's standing now
But to tell the truth, I thought I never would
But it's time I finally put you down, my girl
Had it almost as it all before I was done
But you've taken me as far as you could