Dolly Parton — Second Best

(Though I'm only second best you're still first with me) 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 loving still And I know no matter what I 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 hands 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 hoped 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 nonetheless But it makes no difference what I 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 But I'll still be loving you when they fold my hands, I guess I love you even though I know I'm only second best I love you even though I know I'm only second best