I Wonder (Departure)

ABBA

This park and these houses
Old streets, I have walked
Everything dear, will it be here?
One day when I am returning

My friends will get married
Have children and homes
It sounds so nice, well planned and wise
Never expecting surprises

I wonder, it's frightening
Leaving now, is that the right thing?
I wonder, it scares me
But who the hell am I if I don't even try?

I'm not a coward
Oh no, I'll be strong
One chance in a lifetime
Yes, I will take it, it can't go wrong

My friends and my family
This dull little town
Buses I've missed, boys that I've kissed
Everything old and familiar

I wonder, it's frightening
Leaving now, is that the right thing?
I wonder, it scares me
But who the hell am I if I don't even try?

I'm not a coward
Oh no, I'll be strong
One chance in a lifetime
Yes, I will take it
Yes, I will take it, it can't go wrong


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    This is the second song in the mini musical the girl with the golden hair. its about Agnetha leaving her home town of Jonkoping and embarking on a musical career.

    bigdave69on December 20, 2004   Link

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