Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I could tell in the way
He did not kiss back
What's the use in painting faces
You're never gonna find a shade to match
Well yours is a common name
And I hear it all the time
Could belong to anyone
It could never be mine
I am tired
I am through
When I love I will love so hard
Harder than I could love with you
There's nothing in your eyes
But slightly amused
An offer of me you politely refused
Is it that my heart beat too loud
Is it that I did not bid it come down
Your round about etiquette
You hold the door but you won't let me in
I am tired
I am through
When I love I will love so hard
Harder than I could love with you
Harder than I could love with you
I won't make you flex emotion
I won't make you come a little closer
Do what you want
Don't do it for me
What's the use in chivalry
I am tired
I am through
When I love I will love so hard
Harder than I could love with you
Harder than I could love with you
I could tell in the way
He did not kiss back...
I could tell in the way
He did not kiss back
What's the use in painting faces
You're never gonna find a shade to match
Well yours is a common name
And I hear it all the time
Could belong to anyone
It could never be mine
I am tired
I am through
When I love I will love so hard
Harder than I could love with you
There's nothing in your eyes
But slightly amused
An offer of me you politely refused
Is it that my heart beat too loud
Is it that I did not bid it come down
Your round about etiquette
You hold the door but you won't let me in
I am tired
I am through
When I love I will love so hard
Harder than I could love with you
Harder than I could love with you
I won't make you flex emotion
I won't make you come a little closer
Do what you want
Don't do it for me
What's the use in chivalry
I am tired
I am through
When I love I will love so hard
Harder than I could love with you
Harder than I could love with you
I could tell in the way
He did not kiss back...
I could tell in the way
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Chivalry Lyrics as written by Thao Nguyen
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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i completely agree. i saw her perform this last year right after a breakup and it became an anthem for me.. it's about regret but it's so full of hope. i love it
thao is amazing!