Red Steagall - You Came Awful Close To Loving Me

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You were warm each time I held you  you always looked so neat

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You were all the things a woman oughta be

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You were there when you were needed  you never once complained

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You came awful close to loving me

 

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You would never raise a question  about anything I'd do

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I'd tell you things you never doubted me

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I don't know when you stopped caring  now there's nothing left at all

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You came awful close to loving me

 

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Your love was what I needed most of all

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That's the only thing you couldn't give to me

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I hope you find someone to love you  and he's the kind of man you need

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Cause you came awful close to loving me 



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Yes you came awful close to loving me