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For my wife

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Across the ocean, across the deep blue sea
there’s a girl who was made for me
Across the ocean in the far, far east
is the love that I so need

She writes me letters, she writes them real neat
I can’t forget her; no, I can’t sleep.
Her heart is wise and our love is old,
and deep as the ocean between our souls

CHORUS
Oh Araminta:
pure as snow,
frail as bird bones,
strong as an oak tree

I’m a brand new man, babe, in the same old landscape
with the same old heartbreak, ‘same hand to hold
They tell me the ocean is too far to swim,
but I’d gladly drown if she’d pull me in.

I’d steal a boat, oh, I’d steal an airplane,
If I thought that she’d take my name.


CHORUS

Let’s start us a family, ‘still got my grandma’s ring.
Got socks for my cold feet; I’ve still got your memory
I’m a brand new man, babe, in the same old landscape
I promise I won’t hesitate with you anymore.

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from American Highways [Digital Download], released April 19, 2015

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