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I don't have the words to soak up your sorrow
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I've only got my hands to tell you about mine
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I've worked without counting my weeks
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I didn't steal the life I'm bringing you
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I didn't want it to smother ours
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I did everything so the 'us' would win
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I knew you were simple, but I saw you alone
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You were all burnt out yet so young
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I'll shield the embers
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I can't fight the wind
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And hold back what I feel
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I want you to know my desire
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I can't move the clouds
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But I can be your coat
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Whenever you want to ask me
I thought you were strong
For when it's gonna get cold
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of my very best
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And if a downpour comes
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I'll shield the embers
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For your hellish days
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I promise you a whole blaze
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I make you the promise
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of my very best
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I'll shield the embers
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I make you the promise