Misc Originals – Andy Harbach - Constant (Guitar)

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Married in nineteen seventy two

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Doug he was the one for you

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One true love forever found

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In a Birmingham coffee queue

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Off to see the Matterhorn

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In summer or a snow storm

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Swiss Alps were a place for you

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To holiday, enjoy the view

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You were the constant in our lives

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A guiding light, a loving wife

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Hugs and kisses to show you care

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The mother who was always there

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You had a son in seventy eight

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Never one to sit and wait

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Retired to care for him and Doug

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Full time job to keep them snug

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Running round the tennis court

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It was our family sport

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Spinning ball, a sideways ploom

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Got trophies in the sitting room

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You were the constant in our lives

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A guiding light, a loving wife

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Hugs and kisses to show you care

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The mother who was always there

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Every day right after school

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Coming home to such a jewel

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A loving, caring, perfect mum

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Dinner ready to fill our tums

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I went away and you cried

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Hand written letter each week provide

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When I'd visit you would bake

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Six buttons cakes with me to take

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You were the constant in our lives

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A guiding light, a loving wife

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Hugs and kisses to show you care

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The mother who was always there

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In a hospital bed you lie

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Knowing it is time to die

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A place in heaven is reserved

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Never was one so deserved

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Now you're gone and free of pain

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Just happy memories remain

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Of time that we spent together

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Now that you have gone forever

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You were the constant in our lives

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A guiding light, a loving wife

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Hugs and kisses to show you care

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The mother who was always there