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.
Somehow, I'm leading someone else's life
I cut a star down with my knife
And right now I still see the way the moon
Plays this tune
Though our night's died
My hands shake
My knees quake
It's every day
The same way
'Cause then came you
Then there's you
I keep your picture in my worn through shoes
Then there's you
Then came you
When I'm lost, I look at my picture of you
Somehow, I'll make tonight our own
Show you every way I've grown since I've met you
And right now I'll be the boy in your next song
I'll learn the parts and play along
If you'll let me
My hands shake
My knees quake
It's every day
The same way
'Cause then came you
Then there's you
I keep your picture in my worn through shoes
Then there's you
Then came you
When I'm lost, I look at my picture of you
If you let me, I'll show the world to you
If you let me, I'll know just what to do
'Cause then came you
Then there's you
I keep your picture in my worn through shoes
When I'm lost in your eyes
I see the way for me
I cut a star down with my knife
And right now I still see the way the moon
Plays this tune
Though our night's died
My hands shake
My knees quake
It's every day
The same way
'Cause then came you
Then there's you
I keep your picture in my worn through shoes
Then there's you
Then came you
When I'm lost, I look at my picture of you
Somehow, I'll make tonight our own
Show you every way I've grown since I've met you
And right now I'll be the boy in your next song
I'll learn the parts and play along
If you'll let me
My hands shake
My knees quake
It's every day
The same way
'Cause then came you
Then there's you
I keep your picture in my worn through shoes
Then there's you
Then came you
When I'm lost, I look at my picture of you
If you let me, I'll show the world to you
If you let me, I'll know just what to do
'Cause then came you
Then there's you
I keep your picture in my worn through shoes
When I'm lost in your eyes
I see the way for me
Lyrics submitted by it_girl_ragDOLL
Someone Else's Life Lyrics as written by Joshua Ryan Radin
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music
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