I once met a young girl filled with fire,
that saw through my front to this shell of a man
she knew i'd be a handful from the start,
this strong willed woman had an angels heart
the holes in these wings don't allow me to fly
so you'd better brace for a life of pain,
and if fate is the path to this better life
somehow i feel you'll never see the faces change
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through thick and thin,
she stood by you
she held the key to my broken heart
I look back and wonder,
sit and ponder.
how i could have ever neglected you.
for the blood soaked soil on the old ball field,
i gambled on a hand i wasn't ready to lose
but if the tables were turned and i faced the troubles,
tough times and struggles i put you through
i'd of been there as you were through hardship and horror
my life and my love are pledged to you.
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Remember the nights she waited and wondered,
fused to a myth that it had taken it's toll.
but this godless man has mended his way,
never again will she be alone.
I remember it well,
still i always knew that she was destined to be my bride
this woman had pride,
she was full of life.
i could see the passion in her eyes.
she thought she found a man,
but she fell for the devil
an evil monster in disguise.
now i'll honor and obey,
forever stay.
true to you, my irish rose
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