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It comes all shapes and sizes
It's something you can never buy
Don't wait until it's over
Before you say it's all been fun
Obituary columns are filled with love

Don't wait until I'm waving
And drowning in a sea of tears
It is too late tomorrow
Obituary columns are filled with love
Filled with love

If everybody said it to
The person that they feel it for
Then their heart
Would be full and free

It comes all shapes and sizes
It's something you can never buy
Don't wait
Don't wait

Obituary columns are filled with love
Filled with love

Don't wait until it's over
Don't wait until it's over
Obituary columns are filled with love
Filled with love
Filled with love
Filled with love
Filled with love

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by sonztwin

5y ago

Love the sentiments expressed - so not wait until it's too late to express your love and appreciation for someone. The "It" in "It comes in all shapes and sizes" is 'love'; no matter what kind of love it is, don't wait until it's over to express it. Off of one of Joan's best albums but under-appreciated.

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