My River Song

from Edit That Shit (EP) by Sarah Shay

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Inspired by, if not about, the Doctor Who episode "Silence In The Library."

Released under a Creative Commons license: non-commercial, attribution, share-alike (creativecommons.org)

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When we met I knew I'd seen your
face before in the future once
I was so sure that you'd remember
How can I convince you I'm the one?

Every day I try to remind you
of the things we'll do one day
You'll get it soon, you're awfully clever
But for now it's hard to make you stay

And I know you like I know the back of both my hands
You and I one day we traveled here and far to distant lands
When you're with me things won't have gone wrong
Until then I'll sing my river song

You have told me all your secrets
That you can't tell anyone
Our love light's an unlit ember
We'll burn bright, but now you turn and run

Even when you're near I'm wishing
You'd coming walking through that door
Save me from the past and present
In the future we'll have so much more

And you know me like you've known no one else in your time
Lord I know we'll get there someday
The wait though, is a crime
When I'm with you things won't have gone wrong
Until then I sing my river song

Each day of my future is our past
Each one of your firsts will be my last.

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from Edit That Shit (EP), released July 23, 2013
Produced by Aaron J. Shay.
Written and arranged by Sarah Shay.
Vocals, uke: Sarah
Harmonies: Aaron

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