Forever Near
By
S. Ballou - B. Hope

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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,

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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

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