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You Were Always There For Me

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A song about a man losing his wife in death, he cannot get over it, so he just waits for her.

You were always there for me.

The leaves fall outside slowly
where we used to walk
There's beauty all around me
but I just don't want to talk

My friends want to come over,
but I just don't have the time
They leave messages for me to read
and tho I see them, I am blind

Oh, late at night, I feel so empty
so lost and all alone
I'm used to having you beside me
and my heart, it had a home

What can I do now, to take
all this pain away?
You were always there to comfort me
in your own special way

Chorus

Oh, you left me too soon,
you left me way too soon
I still can't sleep in our room
Cos, you were always there for me
you were always there for me
Now what am I supposed to do?
I'm drowning here without you
You always helped me with my pain
You made me see the sun again
You were always there for me


I remember everything about you
everything you ever said
I remember all those stormy nights
we shared together in our bed
I used to watch you sleeping
and I'd gently touch your face
Now your place beside me is empty
no one left here to embrace

Chorus 
Oh you left me too soon...


So many years have passed now
since you have passed away
It still feels like not so long ago
so many things left to say
I dream about the day, when
you'll be back home to stay
I'll be here waiting patiently,
cos you were always here for me

Chorus repeat
fade


John Derek Hamilton
August 30,2016

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/2/2016 11:57:00 PM

John I would dearly love to hear this put to music. It is lyrical and lovely. Wouldn't it be great to get some well known recording artist to record it? I think it is wonderfully creative and impressive! I hope you can get someone interested in singing it. Best of luck with success John. ; ) 7

John Hamilton
Date: 9/3/2016 3:19:00 PM

Thanks Connie for your positive feedback. it was your poem that inspired this song, so thank you for that! There is a recording studio here in Niagara that has some upcoming talent, and I have one singer who wants to record something, I just have to put this to music so let's see!Thanks again!

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/31/2016 8:47:00 PM

It's a hit! John...now who should sing it?...maybe Dolly Parton...the Dixie Chicks...the Seeker lol...great job my friend...god bless...^WW^

John Hamilton
Date: 9/1/2016 6:08:00 AM

Hey WW, nice to hear from you! You know what! I was thinking country rock when I wrote it, maybe a male vocalist since it's about a man, hey Blake Shelton needs another hit poor soul!lol thanks for the high 5, cheers

Timothy Hicks

Date: 8/31/2016 3:57:00 PM

Sometimes the real life emotions are most powerfully executed through great simplicity ... tenderly written, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2016 4:24:00 PM

That's me Mr simplicity, worked for Lennon and McCartney, if it's not broken don't fix it. Nice to hear from you Timothy, hope all is well with you, looking forward to your next verses! Cheers

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/31/2016 3:30:00 PM

John, is there such a love? I have been searching all of my life. It is truly a beautiful sad write and would make an excellent song. It shows your tender side. I like it immensely.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2016 4:22:00 PM

Hi Daniel, oh yes it does exist! Like my monoku says Finding true love is like surfing, you have to put yourself in the right place, wait patiently and pick the best wave. Worked for me. This song is special to me fore sure! Thanks for the positive feedback!

Gerald Kithinji

Date: 8/31/2016 1:26:00 PM

Moved . Thanks for opening up a space.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2016 1:55:00 PM

Thanks Gerald.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/31/2016 4:18:00 AM

This one saddens me so much, great to see such love in today's times...a fave and a 7:)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2016 7:31:00 AM

Wow Jo, thanks so much, I really appreciate the fave and the7 this is a special one for me too.