Lose a Lover, Keep a Friend

Yes, we've been here for years
 Throughout every problem you had with every man
 And all the women that came and went
 You seen that time and time again
 I kept you near
 And you called me a friend
 I love you 'til life
 We never crossed that line
 I just wonder if you ever wonder why
 Can you imagine what would happen if we make love through the night?
 And I promise I would do you right
 But I'm only human and I can't stand to lose ya
 I'd rather lose a lover
 And keep a friend (And keep a friend)
 'Cause I would hate to see you walk away
 And it all go bad in the end
 That's why I'd rather lose a lover
 And keep a friend
 I would hate to be another mistake
 And it all go bad in the end
 Lose a lover, keep a friend
 I admit that I was jealous
 Wishin' I could have what he had
 Thinkin' to myself, can I do you better?
 That's a question we were too afraid to ask
 We would probably fall in love
 Couple years, several months
 You can take my last name
 We don't even need pre-nups
 But even if I never get to have you like this
 I still love you as a friend
 If that's all that I can give
 Can you imagine what would happen if we make love through the night?
 And I promise I would do you right
 But I'm only human and I can't stand to lose ya
 I'd rather lose a lover
 And keep a friend (And keep a friend)
 'Cause I would hate to see you walk away
 And it all go bad in the end
 That's why I'd rather lose a lover
 And keep a friend
 I would hate to be another mistake
 And it all go bad in the end
 Lose a lover, keep a friend
 I just wanna be honest
 When it comes to you
 'Cause you're way too important
 Way too important for me to lose
 I'd rather lose a lover
 And keep a friend (And keep a friend)
 'Cause I would hate to see you walk away
 And it all go bad in the end
 That's why I'd rather lose a lover
 And keep a friend
 I would hate to be another mistake
 And it all go bad in the end
 Lose a lover, keep a friend