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VERSE:
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Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl. 
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She was absolutely perfect in an imperfect world. 
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Forever's a promise, it's more than just a word.
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They meant it to each other, of that they were sure. 
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He came home to her crying at the top of the stairs. 
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He asked, "baby what's the matter?" as he pushed back her hair. 
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She said honey I'm sick. 
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What the hell did I do? 

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And with hate in his heart, he screamed at the moon. 


CHORUS:
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Please don't take her away from me, 
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She truly is everything, that I have left. 

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   As selfish as it may seem, 
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I need you here with me. 


VERSE:
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Day after day, he stood by her side, 
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While Sleepless in Seattle, played through his mind. 

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Forever seems longer when you've got your whole life, 
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But forever is forgotten where the end draws the line. 

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She said "honey just listen, listen to me, 
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We should be together in a boat on the sea." 

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He held back his tears, and spoke quietly, 
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"When I picture forever, it's you here with me." 


CHORUS:
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Please don't take her away from me, 
                    D                 G   Bm
She truly is everything, that I have left. 
Bm     D                 A
   As selfish as it may seem, 
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I need you here with me


CHORUS:
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And please just let her go painlessly. 
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Let her drift on in her dreams. 
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Just don't make her feel a thing. 
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   Just try and get some sleep. 
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This angel deserves her wings. 
 

BDA K:
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As leaves fall from the trees, 
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She became a memory, 
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To a man who lost everything-ing. 

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Forever doesn't mean anything. 
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Just a promise that we take.  
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But there's hope for you and me. 


OUTRO:
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She looked to the sky and with one final breath, 
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Said "take this heart from out of my chest. 
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Carry it far with the love you possess. 
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I'm sorry my boy, but I tried my best.