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.
Down the hill I'd hoped that I'd find
Something I could rest my hands on
In the distance, sun is setting
Deer are jumping over hedges
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
I will wait for you there
Creeping silently
I can't keep you right behind me
All my days in the
In the waters, trace her features
Did they scare you, hardened creatures
In that murky green perfection
Did they warn you of dissection
How
What
Why
When
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
I will wait for you there
Creeping silently
I can't keep you right behind me
All my days in the
How I want Olive to know
That inside me, she will always grow
In all colors and prizes
You will always remain
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
I can't keep you right behind me
All my days in the sun
Something I could rest my hands on
In the distance, sun is setting
Deer are jumping over hedges
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
I will wait for you there
Creeping silently
I can't keep you right behind me
All my days in the
In the waters, trace her features
Did they scare you, hardened creatures
In that murky green perfection
Did they warn you of dissection
How
What
Why
When
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
I will wait for you there
Creeping silently
I can't keep you right behind me
All my days in the
How I want Olive to know
That inside me, she will always grow
In all colors and prizes
You will always remain
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
By the dock of the pond, Turtle Island
I can't keep you right behind me
All my days in the sun
Lyrics submitted by Jennynorth, edited by meowmeow82
Turtle Island Lyrics as written by Alexander Scally Victoria Legrand
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