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I Don'T Think I Can Live Without You

I don't think I can live without you Every morning, I wake up to this crazy world, and I can't believe...that you would leave You were the one, I could turn to with my troubles, you were always there...a smile you'd share Chorus Now I don't think I'll make it another day, and I still can't believe that it's true, I just don't understand, the reason you walked away and I don't think I can live... without you. When I wake up, in our bed all by myself, that's when I, begin to cry... and I ask why! I thought that I, had become the one you needed, I guess, I was wrong... now, I must be strong. Chorus Now I don't think I'll make it another day, and I still can't believe that it's true, I just don't understand, the reason you walked away, and I don't think I can live... without you. When I go out, to the places we used to go the people stop and stare, 'cause you're not there... It makes me feel, like a failure, when I see, that, I'm here all alone... in this silent home. Chorus Now I don't think I'll make it another day, and I still can't believe that it's true, I just don't understand, the reason you walked away, and I don't think I can live... without you. I look around, at the things you left behind, and I think, that you'll come back, at least... for the things you lack So, I sit and wait, for the day that you return and give me back my smile but..I think...it might be a while Chorus Now I don't think I'll make it another day, and I still can't believe that it's true, I just don't understand, the reason you walked away, and I don't think I can live... without you. chorus repeat fade John Derek Hamilton May 17,2017

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Maria Williams

Date: 6/2/2017 8:12:00 AM

It would be wonderful to hear these beautiful songs of yours John. Do you set it to music? Maria 7+

John Hamilton
Date: 6/2/2017 3:28:00 PM

Yes I do the music too, but lyrics come easy, music much harder I have Chris Green working on one of my lyrics, I have a few other composers working on some other lyrics, why do you compose? Thanks for the nice comments!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/23/2017 8:17:00 PM

I would love to hear these wonderful lyrics set to music John. You are very talented. You make it seem so easy, and I know it is not! ; ) 7

John Hamilton
Date: 5/24/2017 10:42:00 AM

Thanks so much Connie for the nice compliment! I am working with a composer so some of my songs will be coming to life, hopefully soon. Thanks for the great confidence boost!

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/23/2017 7:16:00 AM

You're the lyric man...John...come on...and a one two three...^WW^

John Hamilton
Date: 5/23/2017 9:44:00 AM

Thanks WW, I do like lyrics, they are much easier than poetry, so you know...I take the easy way out, that's why I respect your ability so much, taking on triple internal rhyme etc.

Joseph May

Date: 5/21/2017 5:58:00 PM

Very nice lyrics John, with a great chorus

John Hamilton
Date: 5/22/2017 1:42:00 PM

Thanks Joseph I do appreciate the nice comment and visit!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/20/2017 4:44:00 PM

you are such a talented songwriter John such awesome lyrics -I am so glad its a fiction write but sadly others can relate for real:-( hugs Jan xx

John Hamilton
Date: 5/21/2017 2:28:00 PM

Thanks Jan you are always so encouraging, thanks for the visit and comment!

Becca Teagan

Date: 5/19/2017 9:46:00 AM

wow, these are amazing song lyrics! Do you write music too? gosh I'd love to see this turned into a song!

John Hamilton
Date: 5/19/2017 6:07:00 PM

Thanks Becca, yeah I write music, but it's a longer process, the lyrics come first for me, I have a composer working on some of my lyrics, who knows maybe it will be a song soon, thanks for your positive feedback

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 5/17/2017 9:25:00 PM

I totally agree with Lin. Prolific and really talented.

John Hamilton
Date: 5/17/2017 10:12:00 PM

Wow thanks Armand, I am very humbled by your compliments, I do appreciate your kind visits and positive feedback!

Lin Lane

Date: 5/17/2017 9:01:00 PM

You've become very prolific at composing lyrics, John. Nicely written.

John Hamilton
Date: 5/17/2017 10:10:00 PM

Thanks Lin, my goal was 100 songs, I think I'm around 80, slow but sure, remember I was a songwriter before a poet so song come easier to me. Thanks for the visit and comment!