HOPE SHE UNDERSTANDS (Gabe Zander/BMI) 2001

(uptempo Bluegrass beat)

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I would shed every drop of blood that I've got, if I thought it would better her life;
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I'd sell all my posessions off, one by one, if her smile was something money could buy.
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But I already broke the first promise I made her, when I told her that I'd take it slow;
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I was tryin' to climb down, when I slipped; now I'm fallin', and I still can't see what's down below.

(chorus):
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It just happened, don't know how; sure as hell can't turn back now, and whatever's yet to come is coming fast.
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Turns out this thug you thought you knew is just a star-eyed fool, and I just hope she understands.

(break)

I would break every bone of my own, that I could, and be left with the hand that did the job;
It would cause me no trouble if I truly thought it would do her a damn bit of good.
But that's not an option to her; seems to me, I've just gotta do the best I can do,
And if strong arms to hold her and an honest soul to share is all she needs, I'll be glad to follow through.

(chorus)