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For the Rest of my Life

from A Place to Remember the Dead by Amina Shareef Ali

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Writing another song for you, and it’s right on time.
Every other year or so since 2005.
And if I’m in love with you for the rest of my life,
that’s all right.

Folks at the paper, they say my love’s a sham.
Honey, you just ask me if I give a good goddamn.
If I’m in love with you for the rest of my life,
I’m glad I am.

Sometimes I’m sure that my heart is gonna burst!
It mostly makes me happy, but occasionally it hurts.
But if I’m in love with you for the rest of my life,
it could be worse.

Some hearts are innocent, and some hearts are untrue.
If this heart had any sense, I don’t know what I’d do.
If I’m in love with you for the rest of my life,
I’m glad it’s you.

You know what they say about spilled guts: no need to cry.
My cup run over, but you know it won’t run dry.
Lisa, I may be in love with you for the rest of my life,
and Claire says hi.

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from A Place to Remember the Dead, released February 19, 2014
Shareef Ali - vocals, guitar

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Amina Shareef Ali Oakland, California

Based in Oakland, California, Amina Shareef Ali performs songs of love and struggle, of pain and wonder, of loss and redemption. Lyrics by turns poignant and sardonic are set against a backdrop of American music both traditional and modern, from folk to punk to country to jazz to rock and roll. ... more

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