Just One Thing

from Great Possessions by The Giving Tree Band

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As the days go by
The memories will fade
Like the setting of the sun upon the earth
And all we leave behind is the friendships we make
So understand a smile for what it’s worth

Just one thing I ask before you go
Play me that old song you used to know
And I will sit right here
Just wondering where all the time has gone

For all the things we never had
And all those things we never did
And all those things we’re never gonna do
And all those dreams we never dreamed
And all those things we never seen
And all those things we’re never gonna follow through

Just one thing
I ask before you go
Play me that old tune you used to know
And I will sit right here
Just wondering whatever became of you

If left it all right now to follow you behind
Perhaps somethings weren’t meant for me to find
For all the things I have and all I have to learn
I’d be sinning if I left those stones unturned

Just one thing I ask of you my friend
Never try to change a man again
Cause I’m gonna sit right here
Watch life go by my side
Wondering how it ever passed me by

And it’s just one thing i ask of you my friend
Cause I’m gonna sit right here
And watch life go by my side
Wondering how it ever passed me by
I’ll be wondering how it ever passed me by

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from Great Possessions, released August 18, 2009

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The Giving Tree Band Yorkville, Illinois

"A traveling band must be able to channel their hometown and aura into a space. It's sometimes difficult to conjure the backroads and nature so often sung about in Americana music. The Giving Tree Band has mastered this quintessential aspect of performing live. They are able to accomplish what great writers have long proven..." Appoet.org ... more

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