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“By Your Side” - for Marie and Rick by Steve Mason

INTRO
There must be something in the numbers; To end such sadness and such doubt
Someone up there must be watching; Who else could’ve seen this turning out
VERSE 1
It took some time just to meet
Good friends had to warm up their cold feet
So much doubt; neither of them wanted to go out
They were guarded, so much sadness behind

Still he went out for a beer
…And her good friend magically appeared
Checked him out; Marie she shouldn’t have to do without
Such a good, good man… to be by her side

The next day he went to her, sat down in her office
While she talked on the phone, …She somehow knew he was the one
It had started; and maybe in time
CHORUS 1
Well, maybe in time, Sit on the swings talking all night long
Sharing the journey there’s nowhere to go… Maybe in time
VERSE 2
Time did go by Christmas Day
Sitting on the couch with all the gifts - some a little lame
And so they walked out to the bridge where he asked her
To be by his side
CHORUS 2
I’ll be by your side, getting stuck in sandbars in a brand new dress
It’s so unlikely to have found the best… I’ll be by your side
BRIDGE 1
By your side… Our children’s smiles so bright and wide
I’ll be your home and I’ll carry… I’ll be your home and I’ll carry your light
VERSE 3
One day when we’re getting old and we sit upon the porch and ships go by;
Big and strong sailing over seas so rough and high
And the beauty is the journey my dear
It makes it all worthwhile just to share it with each other and a smile
CHORUS 3
I’ll be by your side, whether seas are calm or stormy love
Arms wrapped round each other all the way
I’ll be by your side
BRIDGE 2
By your side, we’ll celebrate every changing tides
I’ll be your home and I’ll carry… Carry the light that guides you home, guides you home…

By your side