Why Must I Remain

Key of G

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In my life I’ve known sorrow
I’ve seen love fade away
I’ve had tears from sadness
Like those shed today

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My heart was within me
My sadness my own
My thoughts there were anchored
At rest with my soul

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Then when I met you
I gave you my soul
My heart was between us
No longer my own

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All that I know of
And all that I am
Is shared now with you
How can I remain
Oh lord if you’re with me
Help me find the strength
My soul lay a-dying
Why must I remain

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And now you are dying
Now you are alone
And I must remain here
Though my world  is gone

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And I am no longer
My heart has no home
There could be no other, God
Don’t leave me alone
ch., repeat last two lines