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.
For better or for worse, oh promise me
Why does every bride glow ravishingly?
Within the secret heart of ev'ry bride
You are the beautiful reflection
Of his love's affection
A walking illustration
Of his adoration
His love makes you beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
You ask your looking glass
What is it?
Makes you so exquisite?
The answer to your query
Comes back, dearie
His love makes you beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
And woman loved is woman glorified
You'll make a beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful bride
Here comes the bride
Another beautiful bride
Ziegfeld presents her
With justifiable pride
I am the beautiful reflection
Of my love's affection
A walking illustration
Of his adoration
His love makes me beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
And woman loved is woman glorified
Fanny
I'll make a beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
I'm beautiful? oy
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
Such a beautiful bride
Why does every bride glow ravishingly?
Within the secret heart of ev'ry bride
You are the beautiful reflection
Of his love's affection
A walking illustration
Of his adoration
His love makes you beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
You ask your looking glass
What is it?
Makes you so exquisite?
The answer to your query
Comes back, dearie
His love makes you beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
And woman loved is woman glorified
You'll make a beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful bride
Here comes the bride
Another beautiful bride
Ziegfeld presents her
With justifiable pride
I am the beautiful reflection
Of my love's affection
A walking illustration
Of his adoration
His love makes me beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
And woman loved is woman glorified
Fanny
I'll make a beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
I'm beautiful? oy
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
Such a beautiful bride
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