When I Loved Her by Kris Kristofferson Well, she didn't look as pretty as some others I have known, And she wasn't good at conversation when we were alone. But she had a way of making me believe that I belonged. And it felt like coming home when I found her. Chorus: Cause she brightened up the day like the early morning sun And she made what I was doing seem worthwhile. It's the closest thing to living that I guess I've ever known. And it made me want to smile when I loved her. 'Cause she seemed to be so proud of me, just walking, holding hands, And she didn't think that money was the measure of a man. And we seemed to fit together when I held her in my arms. And it left me feeling warm when I loved her. Chorus: I know some of us were born to cast our fortunes to the wind, And I guess I'm bound to travel down a road that never ends. But I know I'll never look upon the likes of her again. And I'll never understand why I lost her. Chorus: