I know you need a friend
Someone you can talk to
Who will understand what you're going through
When it comes to love
There's no easy answer
Only you can say what you're gonna do

I heard you on the phone
You took his number
Said you weren't alone, but you'd call him soon
Isn't he the guy
The guy who left you crying
Isn't he the one who made you blue

When you remember those nights in his arms
You know you've gotta make up your mind

Are you gonna stay with the one who loves you
Or are you going back to the one you love
Someone's gonna cry when they learn they've lost you
Someone's gonna thank the stars above

What you gonna say when he comes over
There's no easy way to see this through
All the broken dreams
All the disappointments
Oh girl, what you gonna do

Your heart keeps saying it's just not fair
But still you've gotta make up your mind

Are you gonna stay with the one who loves you
Or are you going back to the one you love
Someone's gonna cry when they know they've lost you
Someone's gonna thank the stars above


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The One You Love Lyrics as written by Jack Tempchin Glenn Frey

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    THIS SONG IS SO NOSTALGIC TO ME. IT REMINDS ME OF MY MOM WHEN I WAS A KID. SHE USED TO LISTEN TO THIS. HIS VOICE IS SO COMFORTING. HOW GAY HUH?

    convinceon November 07, 2008   Link

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