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I’m guessing what it’s like to hold your hand
I can feel your toes beneath my skin
I am carrying you, I am carrying you
Seems no matter where I go, you will go too
Through the summer, leaves, and snow, it’s me and you
I’m guessing what it’s like to hold you up
Higher than a helium balloon
I already love you, I already love you
You’re the best thing I’ve created and I can't wait to tell you
You already got ahold of me
I’m glowing like a shooting star
You never ever have to guess with me
I’ll love you just for who you are
I’m guessing what it’s like when school days start
And know someday someone may break your heart
I will be there for you whenever you want me to
I hope you know you can always let me in
(You can count on me)
And that my love for you won’t change and has no end
(You can count on me)
I’m guessing what it’s like to let you go
When your little hands grow ‘til they’re hard to hold
I will be there for you whenever you want me to
I hope you know you can always let me in
You can count on me ‘cause I’m always here for you
I’m always here for you, I’m always here for you
Hope you remember to call home from time to time
If you ever lose your song, I’ll give you mine
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We were as one
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you wanna be free
So I'm letting you fly
'Cause I know in my heart, babe
My love will never die, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Oh don't you know you can't escape me?
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
I ain't gonna cry no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave
I will not stand in your way
But hopefully
You'll be back again
'Cause you know in your heart babe
My love will never end, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Oh don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
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Lyrics:
I’m gonna try; I’m gonna try to hard
I’ll try not to let you down. I’ll try not to break you heart.
I’m gonna give; I’ll give this my best shot
Pray that God fills you in; all the ways that I cannot
CHORUS
But I’m gonna fail. I’m just too flawed.
I’m gonna feel, I’ve dropped the ball
I’m gonna give; give you my all
But even my best, even my best
Won’t be good enough
I’m gonna teach; Teach you how to be yourself
In a world that tries with all its might
To tempt us to be someone else
I’m gonna hope, that it comes as no surprise
That dreams will sometime let you down,
And love requires compromise
CHORUS
But I’m gonna fail; I’m just too flawed.
I’m gonna feel, I’ve dropped the ball
I’m gonna give; give you my all
But even my best, even my best
Won’t be good enough
I’m gonna wonder; what you really think about
Too afraid of telling me, too ashamed to let it out
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4. |
It'll Be Alright
04:24
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LYRICS:
Don’t know what I’m doing; winging it as I go
Flying by the seat of my pants; counting up, so I don’t explode
How when I’m so tired, you are so awake
Will I find the strength to teach you
Not to make the same mistakes I have made.
Bet you can’t believe it, but I was small like you
And I had mom and dad, and I thought the world revolved around me too.
They were just doing their best; going off of what they knew.
It’s hard when you see where they’ve failed you, and I wonder where I’ll fail you.
But it’ll be alright. It’ll be alright
I tell myself. Just like I tell you
It’ll be alright and you’ll turn out fine
I tell myself. Until I believe it’s true
Time and time again, trying to give you all of my love
Trying to make room for your daddy too; hoping that I have enough
Afraid I’m gonna mess up. Sure I’m gonna let you down
How do I teach you all the lessons in life, when I’m still tryin’a figure em out
But it’ll be alright. (Everything will be alright)
It’ll be alright. (everything will be just fine.)
that’s what I tell myself. (Everything will be alright)
Just like I tell you
It’ll be alright (Everything will be alright)
and you’ll turn out fine. (everything will be just fine.)
I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Until I believe it’s true
Here I go again, screaming at the top of my lungs.
Does holding your breath and counting to ten, really work for anyone?
On and on I go, always giving into my doubts.
Comparing myself to other mothers, figuring they’ve figured it out.
But it’ll be alright. (Everything will be alright)
It’ll be alright. (everything will be just fine.)
that’s what I tell myself. (Everything will be alright)
Just like I tell you
It’ll be alright (Everything will be alright)
and you’ll turn out fine. (everything will be just fine.)
I tell myself. (Everything will be alright) Until I believe it’s true.
Maybe in some ways, showing you my flaws,
will make you kinder to yourself when you see yours
And where I failed, and where I lack,
Will you find were for your good when looking back.
You ask me so many question,
I have questions too
Do you think you can always forgive me?
Can I forgive myself too?
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5. |
All Is Full of Love
05:04
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You'll be given love
You'll be taken care of
You'll be given love
You have to trust it
Maybe not from the sources
Where you have poured yours
Maybe not from the directions
That you’ve been staring
Turn your head around
Look all around you
All is full of love
It’s all around you
All is full of love (You have to trust it)
All is full of love (It’s all around you)
All is full of love (In every language)
All is full of love, all is full of love
Love, it’s all around
Love, it’s all around
All is full of love
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Rosie Thomas Nashville, Tennessee
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