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I Want You To Be My Love Lyrics

I want you to be my love
I want you to be my love
'Neath the moon and the stars above
I want you to be my love

I want you to know me now
I want you to know me now
Break a promise make a vow
I know you want me now

Like I want you

I want you to be my love
I want you to be my love
'Neath the moon and the stars above
I want you to be my love

'Cause I want you
I know all you--
All you've been through

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jbradforda On Dec 12, 2006

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2006-12-12 15:54:53

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by letterstonoelle

19y ago

This song is so pretty. I'm thinking this would be the perfect wedding song :)

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by dpbarrios

17y ago

I get a knot in my throat every time I hear this song! So lovely :)

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