Keeper Of The Flame

I ran into an old friend the other night
Only spoke a little by surprise
Nothing we were saying came out right
But there was conversation in our lives

And I said you may remember all those good times
Football games on Friday night
Then we'd drive down by the river
Where I would hold you tight
Well, I know it's been a long time
Another woman shares my name
But you've always been the keeper of the flame

Well, she smiled and said you know I gave up cigarettеs
As she brushed her goldеn hair back on her head
Told my life's been good except for one regret
Holding back the tears she turned and said

I still remember all those good times
Football games on Friday nights
When we'd drive down by the river
Where I would hold you tight
Well, I know it's been a long time
I have someone else's name
But you've always been the keeper of the flame

I still remember all those good times
Oh, and I still feel the same

You've always been the keeper of the flame