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Black Eyed Susan

In a future that could never be,

A dream that couldn’t last.

Between the road not taken 

And the straight and narrow path.

There ain’t no silver linings

‘cause there ain’t no skies of grey.

Just you and I, but worlds collide

When who we are starts standing in the way.

In a future that we left behind

A spring that never comes.

We’re walking hand-in-hand

And laughing in each other’s arms.

A songbird morning serenades

Our stable, simple life.

And destiny’s trajectory won’t steal ya from my side.

But lately I’ve been waitin’ on the wayward winds to blow

Down in Lonesome Valley where the love-sick ramblers go.

With regretful heart forget-me-nots

Your brown-eyed babe ain’t never coming home.

In a future that could hardly bloom

And withered all away.

Tomorrow’s rising sun was more than just my yesterday.

Sometimes you’ll find your truth beyond

Opinions you believe,

And what you want tied to the loss of

Things you think you need.

But you can find me drifting where the wayward winds will blow

Lost in Lonesome Valley reaping everything I’ve sown. 

With regretful heart forget-me-nots

Your brown-eyed babe ain’t never coming home.

We fell for expectations, and we stumbled on our pride

We’ve knocked us down then picked us up again.

So maybe give it one last try

On second thought, just say goodbye

It’s where you’re gonna go, not where ya been.

Remember me each time you feel those wayward winds that blow

Far from Lonesome Valley where the Black-eyed Susan’s grow.

With regretful heart forget-me-nots

Your brown-eyed babe ain’t never coming home.