Is that look of disguise that I see there in your eyes Are you leading me on just for fun There's one thing I must know that will make me stay or go In your heart am I really number one Second best is something I won't be I know being second best would get the best of me So be sure you take your time while you're making up your mind Cause second best is something I won't be [ fiddle - steel ] Living life without you would be oh so hard to do So I just got to know where we stand I won't be second best sharing your love with the rest In your heart I must be the only man Second best is something I won't be... Cause second best is something I won't be