[Intro]

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[Verse]

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By the time I was your age Id give anything,
   Am
To fall in love truly was all I could think,
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Thats when I met your mother,

The girl of my dreams,
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The most beautiful woman that Id ever seen.
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She said boy can I tell you a wonderful thing?
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I cant help but notice youre staring at me,
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I know I shouldnt say this but I really believe,
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I can tell by your eyes,

That youre in love with me.


[Chorus]

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Now son Im only telling you this because life,
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can do terrible things.


[Verse]

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Now most of the time wed have too much to drink,
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And wed laugh at the stars and wed share everything,
F
Too young to notice,

And too dumb to care,
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Love was a story that couldnt compare.
       C
I said girl can I tell you a wonderful thing?
Am
I made you a present of paper and string,
 F
Open with care now Im asking you please,
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You know that I love you,

Will you marry me?


[Chorus]

    F       G      Am         C             F            G
Now son Im only telling you this because life can do terrible things.
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Youll learn one day, I hope and I pray that god,
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Shows you differently.


[Verse]

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She said boy can I tell you a terrible thing?
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It seems that Im sick,

And Ive only got weeks.
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Please dont be sad now,

I really believe,
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You were the greatest thing that ever happened to me.

C        Am
Slow, So Slow, 
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I fell to the ground,
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On my knees.


[Verse]

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So dont fall in love theres just too much to lose,
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If youre given the choice then I beg you to choose,
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To walk away walk away,

Dont let it get you,
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I cant bear to see the same happen to you.


[Chorus]

    F       G       Am       C             F
Now son Im only telling you this because life,
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Can do terrible things.