The Real Thing

Amanda, I know what you're thinking,

You and I have much to say,

And you've been making me crazy,

Trying to understand

But it's impossible at your age.

I know I said I'll always try,

But you're going to bed alone again tonight,

And you lie there in the dark and wonder why.



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I did it for you, and the boys

Because love should teach you joy

And not the imitation

That your momma and daddy tried to show you

I did it for you, and for me

And because I still believe

There's only one thing

You can never give up

Never compromise on

And that's the real thing you need in love



You're so afraid your life is over

And nothing I can say can change your mind

How can anybody be so selfish

And treat you all so cruel

The woman screamed at me and cried

I'll always hold you in my soul

And I'm never going to leave you all alone

But your daddy doesn't live here anymore



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Everybody's got a boat upon the ocean,

Not everybody's sailing out to sea,

And is there someone there for me?

I'm ready to believe.



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