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Jun 2012
Tell me what I did to make it feel this way.
I know that what I did was wrong
And I know it’s not easy to forgive.
I’m trying to find myself
In this sea of people.
I’m trying to find the words to say
Like a preacher to his congregation
Sit here with me so we can try
To make it through this conversation.

I just guess I don’t understand
How everything can be just fine
In one moment and over in the next.
I’m trying to find my place
In this lonesome little town.
I’m trying to find the words to say
To show you I have truly changed.
Truth of the matter is I don’t know
Exactly what to say, when the sun goes down
And the moon starts to rise.
Maybe tonight is the first night of my life
But like Johnny Cash I’m gonna walk that line
Cause right now feels like the perfect time.

You can tell me I was wrong
And I’ll concur that you were right.
This is one thing I truly will not fight.
I’m sorry for the things I did that night
When I tested our friendship
For the first time in my life.
I know things need to change
And now it’s my time to prove.
That I’m the guy I am
Because of you.

I just guess I don’t understand
How everything can be just fine
In one moment and over in the next.
I’m trying to find my place
In this lonesome little town.
I’m trying to find the words to say
To show you I have truly changed.
Truth of the matter is I don’t know
Exactly what to say, when the sun goes down
And the moon starts to rise.
Maybe tonight is the first night of my life
But like Johnny Cash I’m gonna walk that line
Cause right now feels like the perfect time.

So sit with my outside in the dark
We’ll hear the sound of angels
As their hands sway across a harp.
The sweetest melody we’ve ever heard
I need to spread my wings and fly
Because I’m tired of living a lie.
It’s about that time I open my eyes
And see exactly why
You showed up that cold October night
To try to teach me wrong from right.
Just like Johnny Cash I’m gonna walk that line
Even if it’s the last thing I do.
Written by
Aaron Gill
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