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Artist: Elton John
Canonical path: /elton-john/i-never-knew-her-name
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I Never Knew Her Name
Read I Never Knew Her Name lyrics by Elton John on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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I Never Knew Her Name
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Well, she swept through the church
Like a sweet sunday prayer
While the choir sang "Son of Heaven"
And the groom just walked on air
I was killing time with Jesus
When the wedding bells began
And I saw the most beautiful woman
Getting married to a handsome man
And she walked like a mystery
And she passed like summer rain
And she said I do like an angel
But I never knew her name
Oh, the congregation gathered
But in darkness I remained
In love with the bride of a handsome man
But I never knew her name
In the shadow of the holy
Oh, I heard my tell-tale heart
Whisper words that never reached her
As her vows were made at last
Oh, the preacher with his blessing
Pronounced them man and wife
And I saw the most beautiful woman
Make a promise to be kept for life
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