San Diego Serenade Lyrics - Nanci Griffith

I never saw the morning 'til I stayed up all night 

I never saw the sunshine 'til you turned out the light 

I never saw my hometown 'til I'd stayed away too long 

I never heard the melody until I needed the song 

I never saw the white line until I was leavin' you behind 

I never knew I needed you until I was caught up in a bind 

I never spoke "I love you," until I'd cursed you in vain 

I never felt my heart strings 'til I nearly went insane 

I never saw the east coast until I'd moved to the west 

I never saw the moonlight until it shone off of your breast 

I never saw your heart until someone tried to steal it away 

I never saw your tears 'til they rolled down your face 

I never saw the morning 'til I stayed up all night 

I never saw the sunshine 'til you turned out the light baby 

I never saw my hometown until I'd stayed away too long 

I never heard the melody until I needed the song