Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Nanci Griffith
Canonical path: /nanci-griffith/i-knew-love
Related lyric paths: 6
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I Knew Love
Read I Knew Love lyrics by Nanci Griffith on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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I Knew Love
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I knew love
When it still meant forever
When a feeling shared didn't always have to hurt
And a promise that was made would go unbroken
I knew love
When it was more than a word
I knew a time
When hope was all you needed
And if you cared you found a way to make things work
When life was what two people shared together
Oh, I knew love
When it was more than a word
Chorus
I knew love
When I could still believe
It was the greatest power in the world
I knew love
When it was more than just a word
I knew hearts
When they made it all so easy
And sad goodbyes were seldom ever heard
When I wouldn't have to read this note that says you're leaving
I knew love
When it was more than just a word
Chorus
I knew love when it was more than just a word
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