And the Grand Canyon is deep and wide 
 There's a whole lot of livin' that I wanna do 
 But I'd rather see the world from your point of view 
  
 I didn't go to Memphis to see the king 
 Or ride the Mississippi down to New Orleans 
 I could've found someone to give my love to 
 But I've been waiting for you 
  
 I've got a little money stashed away 
 Just sittin' on ready for a rainy day 
 Anticipating escaping with you 
 Doin' all the crazy things that I didn't do 
  
 I didn't go to Memphis to see the king 
 Or ride the Mississippi down to New Orleans 
 I could've found someone to give my love to 
 But I've been waiting for you 
  
 Oh, no I didn't wanna settle for 
 Just settlin' down 
 I was lookin' for the right one, baby 
 And that's what I've found 
  
 I didn't go to Memphis to see the king 
 Or ride the Mississippi down to New Orleans 
 I could've found someone to give my love to 
 But I've been waiting for you 
  
 I've been waiting for you