Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
When I get up I've dreamt too long
Everything else is half as strong
I could see though, outside my head
They got it right, I got it wrong
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the love I could bring her
Shook off her optimistic hand
I am too fixed on what I've planned
Who is the one who can't let go?
I will miss out, hell, don't I know
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the love I could bring her
Love I could bring her
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the love I could bring her
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the songs I could sing her
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Everything else is half as strong
I could see though, outside my head
They got it right, I got it wrong
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the love I could bring her
Shook off her optimistic hand
I am too fixed on what I've planned
Who is the one who can't let go?
I will miss out, hell, don't I know
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the love I could bring her
Love I could bring her
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the love I could bring her
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
Fear that has fouled all the songs I could sing her
I've let too much of it slide through my fingers
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Slide Through My Fingers Lyrics as written by Kevin Parker
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Sorry for you, bro. Your story made me realise that I have to do some things i my life. I now know that i can't wait much longer. Many thanks from Brazil.