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When he passed by

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When he passed by

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I know just what you're gonna say

I know that ever since that day

You turned away from me and cried so helplessly

When he passed you by

You know his love for you has gone

But your love for him still lingers on

He brought back memories of love that you now miss

When he passed you by

I fell for your charms

You surrendered to my arms

I nearly made you forget everything

But when he passed you by

You couldn't help but cry

And now I know the pain that love can bring

I know just what you're gonna say

I prayed it would not be this way

But in my heart I knew

That I'd be losing you

When he passed you by

When he passed you by

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