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Second Lovers Song Tab

by Townes Van Zandt


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      Submitted by Neal
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You awakin' next to me, tears splashed 'cross the sun
                                         
You whisper soft to me that I ain't the only one
                                   
To breathe your yella' hair, caress your bosom fair.  (raven hair)
                                             
Do you think I really care, do you think it matters?
                                                 
What do your feelin's mean, do you think I'd love you more,
                                      
If you stood pure and clean of those you'd known before?
                                                    
	Would your words be sweeter then, upon November's wind
                                           
	If you began again, could your smile be softer?
                                                                 
	Would your eyes more brightly shine, would your laughter be so tender,
                                             
	If you'd been only mine for as long as you remember?


I don't want tears from you, don't build your love on shame.
All that we've done is through and all we can do remains.
My lady can't you see, I love not jealously?
But for all you are to me and all you'll be tomorrow.