Forever Near
By
S. Ballou - B. Hope
C-C9-G
Verse 1
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He was smitten the day that he saw her
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Working behind the counter that day
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She liked him and soon they were lovers
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Hoping for a love that would stay.
Verse 2
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The path in life sometimes hits a crossroad
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He could see it here; they soon would part.
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Saddened by the love she had cherished
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She said you’ll always be in my heart
She sang,
Chorus
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You came to me
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And taught me about caring,
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You’ve been to me
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What no one’s ever been.
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Like two ships that must sail on we’ll go our separate ways,
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But in our hearts we’ll be forever near
Verse 3
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Years go by they meet at the crossroads
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Still connected and hearts intertwined
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Comfort by their long lasting friendship
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One last embrace they say good-bye
And she says
Chorus
