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You Were Always There For Me

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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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
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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!
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^
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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
Date: 8/31/2016 3:57:00 PM
Sometimes the real life emotions are most powerfully executed through great simplicity ... tenderly written, John.
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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
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.
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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!
Date: 8/31/2016 1:26:00 PM
Moved . Thanks for opening up a space.
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2016 1:55:00 PM
Thanks Gerald.
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:)
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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.

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