Rainville-Gareau Song. Vocals, recording Morris P Rainville

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This is a true story, about a young couple breaking up, nice twist at the end.

WHY CAN LOVE NOT LAST

Words by: Clement J Gareau
Music by: Morris P. Rainville



I was watching my son at the game
When she walked by looking so sad
I never thought such a pretty face
Someone so young could look so bad

It seems that my son had said goodbye
He had been her first sweetheart
She met him when in grade nine
Now suddenly they were apart


Chorus
Why can love not last, Why must there be such pain
Why must we love in vain, Why can love not last.

She finally came up to me
And discussed the situation
And tears came into her eyes
As she whimpered her resignation

She was like a daughter to me
And I became unglued as she cried
Told her he’ll come to his senses
With time she’ll be his bride.


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