The love that I've waited and longed for is here in my arms at last But she doesn't know all about me I'm just one step ahead of my past Now I'm walking the old straight and narrow but yesterday's coming up fast Cause you can't keep people from talking I'm just one step ahead of my past Cause when I played at love I made my mistakes where everyone could see Now I'm wondering if she'll understand is always haunting me Will the news break the heart of my darling And close the door to my future at last Till the day she knows all about me I'm one step ahead of my past