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Sea of Heartbreak

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Sea of Heartbreak Lyrics

The lights In the harbor
Don't shine for me
I'm like a lost ship
Adrift on the sea

Sea of heartbreak
Lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress
So divine I wish
You were mine Again my dear
I am on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak

How did I lose you
Oh where did I fail
Why did you leave me
Always to sail

Sea of heartbreak
Lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress
So divine I wish
You were mine Again my dear
I am on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak

Oh what I'd give to sail back to shore
Back to your arms once more

Come to my rescue
Come here to me
Take me and keep me
Away from the sea

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chris_ryff On May 10, 2006

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Cover art for Sea of Heartbreak lyrics by Johnny Cash

by richleib

16y ago

This is one of the greatest written songs ever composed. Congratulations to Hampton and Hal David for constructing a wonderful song. The latest version by Roseanne Cash smokes!!!

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