I'm living in the past a life I once knew you left me behind what else can I do I'm crying in my sleep my dreams won't come true I'm living in the past with mem'ries of you You say you've found a new love and I should find one too You tell me to forget you that's something I can't do I'm living in the past I guess I can't learn I'm hoping that someday my love you'll return ( fiddle - steel ) You say you've found a new love and I should find one too You tell me to forget you that's something I can't do I'm praying night and day that you're sorry too I'm living in the past dear what about you