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Leaving Keeps Coming Back!

Salt Water

That muddy Mississippi couldn't wash away the things she said!
So i packed my bags, caught the next plane out to Hilton head
'Thinking the sea and the sand and sun might set me free
But the hurt's the same, nothing's changed except for the scenery

This salt water is pouring in an open wound
The pain comes and goes like the tide ebb and flows...every afternoon
But that ocean spray can't wash away these old Memphis blues
Salt water.....keeps pouring in an open wound

I should have gone to the Smoky's...maybe they could get me over you
It's plain to see...this ocean resort don't know we're through
I'll spend the night in my room...wishing I was in some other place
Where you won't appear in every tear...falling down my face

This salt water is pouring in an open wound............




Colab with Jimmy Melton


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Date: 9/14/2018 10:38:00 AM
Oh, Chuck, the harrowing sting and pain of heartache is so poetically expressed in your sadly emotional collaboration with Jimmy Melton. Unfortunately, wherever you go, your broken heart goes with you. Your poignant imagery is beautifully moving.. Loved it! Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan
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Chuck Melugin
Date: 9/19/2018 7:34:00 AM
Thanks so much sweet Susan! Your words sing!
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