Just a young girl of seventeen

The prettiest girl he’d ever seen

He dreamed some day she’d be his wife

She took his hand and said I do

I’ll never love anyone but you

I’ll never say goodbye

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The greatest love ever they walked side by side

What a happy life together

They laughed and they cried

They made a home and a family

Through the good and bad they’d always be

Hand in hand and side by side

He worked two jobs just to get them by

She cooked the meals the old wood stove style

The work was hard but their love was strong

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The greatest love ever they walked side by side

What a happy life together

They laughed and they cried

Time moved on and their hair turned gray

And the grandkids came by every day

How they loved to see them smile

She‘d sit and hold them in her arms

They could be no further from all harm

They were Angels in her eyes

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The greatest love ever they walked side by side

What a happy life together

They laughed and they cried

Our father called her home one day

He prayed oh Lord please let her stay

How can I live without her here

She’ll be waiting on the other side

You can see her when you close your eyes

She’ll never say goodbye

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The greatest love ever they walked side by side

What a happy life together

They laughed and they cried

Just a young girl of seventeen

The prettiest girl he’d ever seen