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Leavin' To Stay

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I can't believe in what I've seen
I been forsaken. I been deceived
Cast aside and left behind
I can't believe my own eyes

I been waiting for the glory
Of the coming of the Lord
I heard a lot of stories
But all my prayers have been ignored
I been waiting in the wings
Between the ocean and the shore
But this time I'm leaving to stay
I'm walking away

I seen the red sky in the morning
I seen the low tide slipping away
I do believe I'll take warning
Taking my leave to stay

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Solo

Like an angel afraid to fly
Like the last lonely rose hung on the vine

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james_logan On Jul 26, 2002

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2002-07-26 19:49:09

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beautiful song

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