Last night I heard you crying
In your sleep.
You mumbled softly to another cause you never
Sound that sweet when you talk to me.
You even smiled a smile . A smile I haven't
Seen in years.
Last night I thought I heard you moaning in your sleep
A soft surrender sound that caused my very soul to weep
You sighed and turned your back to me and
That turn cut me deep.
Last night I heard you call a name so sweet
a name I just can't dare to hear repeat.
Years gone by and you had vows to keep but the meaning
of the vows you took have faded and gone cheap.
washed away by years pounding grief.
Last night I saw you smiling in your sleep
You gently wrapped your arms around the lover that you keep
Last night I heard you end us in your sleep.
Dec 11, 2012
Dec 11, 2012 at 5:27 AM UTC
Last night I heard you crying
In your sleep.
You mumbled softly to another cause you never
Sound that sweet when you talk to me.
You even smiled a smile . A smile I haven't
Seen in years.
Last night I thought I heard you moaning in your sleep
A soft surrender sound that caused my very soul to weep
You sighed and turned your back to me and
That turn cut me deep.
Last night I heard you call a name so sweet
a name I just can't dare to hear repeat.
Years gone by and you had vows to keep but the meaning
of the vows you took have faded and gone cheap.
washed away by years pounding grief.
Last night I saw you smiling in your sleep
You gently wrapped your arms around the lover that you keep
Last night I heard you end us in your sleep.
Inspired by The Possum. The great George Jones.
A country legend. The very voice of heartbreak.
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