Tonight I saw eclipse
Of your smile with my own
Reflection of your looks
So beautiful then
A tear ran down my face
And all my memories erase
Oh why you have to leave my side


Bridge
Oh why do all the rivers
Flow into the ocean
And why does all the love in the world
Come from the heart
And why does all the pain I feel
Come from deep inside
Oh all the questions I could have answered
If you were right here by my side


Chorus
Maybe look at you
Something maybe do what
I had to do girl
Something maybe talk to you
Something maybe do what
I should do
I want you by my side
(I want you by my side)


Now everyday the pain I feel
Slowly fades away
And all the memories of you and me
Are always here to stay
What I'm asking girl is one more chance
To let me in your life
Oh girl if you give me one more chance
Then I could be right by your side


Repeat chorus


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    awww this song is soooo cute!

    Sunnyon March 15, 2003   Link

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