Second Best - Dolly Parton

I tried to make you love me I’ve done everything I could

I thought if I tried long enough maybe someday that you would

But there was someone else before me and it’s her you’re lovin' still

And I know no matter what I’d do I’m only second best

Only second best that’s all I will ever be

Even though I’m second best you’re still first with me

And I’ll be loving you when they fall my hand I guess

I love you even though I know I’m only second best

I know you’ve tried to love me and I’d hope you would in time

I know that when you’re holding me it’s her that’s on your mind

Now I know you can’t get over her but I love you nonless

But it makes no difference what I’d do I’m only second best

Only second best…

I love you even though I know I’m only second best