Lyrics

The Seat Next To Mine

Kindergarten- our first day
You walked in- ten minutes late
You stood there crying as your mom slipped out the door.

The kids all pointed and laughed at you
But I knew they were all scared too
So I got up and walked across the floor

Though it was far back in time
Still feel the chill running down my spine
As I took your hand and said "You'll be fine-
And led you to THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE
THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE

Fourth grade started I was bummed
When class began and you didn't come
I heard your family moved to a new town

How I missed those notes you'd sent in class
And how you'd pulled my braids as I'd walked past
And nothing seemed fun- 'cause you were not around

Though it was far back in time
Still feel the chill running down my spine
When fifth grade came and I walked in to find
You sitting in THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE
THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE
THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE

And we swore we'd never lose touch again... ever...
We knew we'd be the best of friends forever....

It was thirteen minutes and twenty days
Since you grabbed my hands and kissed my face
Then turned around and ran out my front door

Now I just don't know what to do
Don't you know that I'm scared too?
In one day I don't know you anymore

You say you're just a friend of mine
But I felt the chill running down my spine
How I miss those days we spent so much time
With you sitting in THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE
THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE

THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE
THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE
I need you IN THE SEAT NEXT TO MINE