Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Richard Thompson
Canonical path: /richard-thompson/how-i-wanted-to
Related lyric paths: 6
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How I wanted to
Read How I wanted to lyrics by Richard Thompson on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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How I wanted to
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When we parted just like friends
We never tied loose ends
I could never say the words that would make amends
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
To say I loved you
To say I loved you
Oh how I wanted to
From my blue room did you creep
A love too rare to keep
Well I heard your step and I turned my head to weep
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
Say I loved you
Say I loved you
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
Say I loved you
Just say I loved you
Oh how I wanted to
Now hearts do what hearts will
And my nights are sleepless still
Well I never was the one to speak my fill
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
Just say I loved you
Ah just say I loved you
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
Oh how I wanted to
Say I loved you
Just say I loved you
Oh how I wanted to
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