Words and Music: Mac Manus (2:23) I marvel at the wonder of it in our souless age Fast flow the tears upon the page Don't be alarmed I am her friend Will I be excused if I presume It's more than disappointment that we share You share the same sorry life, the families fight, That unhappy blade you both invite This romantic ideal has a lonely appeal I once loved someone the way that you do But I had to let her go I live with my regret Don't despair my would-be Juliet
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