Intro
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verse 1
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Last night I came home and I knocked at my door
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And I called for my love as I oft had before
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I called once again but no answer there came
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No sweet lips to greet me no voice call my name
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I couldn't believe it was true oh Lord
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I couldn't believe it was true
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My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged ten years
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I couldn't believe it was true
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verse 2
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I let myself in and I walked to our bed
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I found a note there and the message I read
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The truth like a bolt from the blue then begone
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My sweetheart had left me my darling was gone
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I couldn't believe it was true oh Lord
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I couldn't believe it was true
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My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged ten years
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I couldn't believe it was true
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verse 3
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The shock was so great I am quivering yet
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I'll try to forgive her but I cannot forget
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My heartbreaking loss is another man's gain
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Her happiness I hope will always remain
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I couldn't believe it was true oh Lord
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I couldn't believe it was true
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My eyes filled with tears and I must have aged ten years
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I couldn't believe it was true