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Song
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The song "The Day I Met You" from the album Psychoschizophrenia. I hope it
makes somebody go out and discover the wonderful music that Lillian Axe makes.
THE DAY I MET YOU
(Stevie Blaze)
Intro:
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1st verse
Do you remember when our lives were so complete?
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Long, cold Decembers so bittersweet
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1st chorus
But if I could set aside one day that I could hold forever
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I would save the day that I met you
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2nd verse
Is it still magic although we've grown worlds apart?
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It seems so tragic so frail the heart
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2nd chorus
But if I was blessed with just one wish to take me through my lonely
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life, I'd wish to go back to the day that I met you
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Bridge
And when you feel you're on your own, well, just believe you're not alone
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And you'll feel the warmth that we shared years ago. Don't be
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3rd verse
One painful morning, I stared straight into the sun
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It overwhelmed me, I came undone
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So if you can find it in your heart to be forgiving to a broken man
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We'll go back to the day that I met you
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But if I was blessed with just one wish to take me through my lonely
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life, I'd wish to go back to the day that I met
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slow down
This is a beautiful and simple song that has only one voice and one
acoustic guitar. I hope somebody can get something out of this transcription
P.S. Anybody with info, tabs, lyrics, etc... on Lillian Axe, drop me a
line. Or anybody who just wants to chat about the band (or any other great
rock band) your comments will always be welcome.
e-mail address:
Denis Jacob <edj1234@bosoleil.ci.umoncton.ca>
Anything on this great group will be appreciated!!!
Keep the rock rolling,
Chuck
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