Real Love

Kenny Rogers

They say that it's a matter of trusting
Before love has a chance to begin
And it's never simple
Faithless hearts can cripple
And only a strong love survives
I know they say that it's such a fine line
Between giving up and giving in
Ah, but once your heart's been in it
You just can't forget it
It's like nothing that you've felt in your life

We got real love
Not infatuation
Real love
Our hearts' celebration
I love you
You know I love you too
Real love
Not an imitation
Real love
You're my destination
Baby, you and me
We got everything we need

You are such a part of my life
That I can't remember me without you
And we've had our nights
We've had our share of fights
But we never thought of giving it up

Whoa, you and I we must be dreamers
'Cause we're making all our dreams come true
I could spend my life
Just holding you so tight
And never, ever get enough

We got real love
Not infatuation
Real love
Our hearts' celebration
I love you
You know I love you too
We got real love
Not an imitation
Real love
You're my destination
Baby, you and me
We got everything we need

We got real love

We got real love
Not infatuation
Real love
Our hearts' celebration
I love you
You know I love you too
Real love
Not an imitation
Real love
You're my destination
Baby, you and me
We got everything we need

We got real love
Not infatuation
Real love
Our hearts' celebration
I love you
You know I love you too
We got real love
Not an imitation
Real love


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Real Love Lyrics as written by Randy Mc Cormick David Malloy

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    when you have that real love you shouldn't give up. I hope it happens to me. Is love a matter of trusting?

    miafab14on October 26, 2011   Link

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