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Play song I hope you enjoy.

You give me a locket.
I open it and see a picture and a ring.
I put it in my pocket.
I hope to hear you sing.

I hear a knock at the door.
I see a girl in the rain.
The girl was poor.
She was in pain.

I helped her get better.
She was like a daughter.
The mail came in and I got a letter.
It warned of my lover's slaughter.

I told her what it said.
We went to pack.
But before I realized it she was dead.
I now have a family that I lack.

I ran out of town.
I was the only one sad.
I feel down.
I am now mad.

I moved in with my brother.
I was in a city.
He was taking care of our mother.
Now I am alone in pity.

I take it out of my pocket.
I smile as I cry.
Seeing the ring in the locket.
I'm asking myself why.

I made some tea.
My brother came back.
I ask the heavens in plea.
Why did you give me a family I now lack?

We heard a knock.
I opened the door.
I smile as I look at the clock.
We see my lover injured and poor.

I cry on her arm.
Her eyes were dead.
Who would put them in such harm?
As my body filled with dread.

I see her smile at me as I gave her tea.
My brother got them patched up and put my lover in bed.
I carry my love to the nearby sea.
Hoping she wasn't dead.

They kissed me as I laid them on the ground.
I noticed she passed away.
There was no more sound.
As I buried her and there was nothing to say.

I put the locket on her grave.
I took out the ring.
I cry at the memories it gave.
As I began to sing.

I see blood drip.
I saw a knife and ran away.
Hoping not to trip.
Hoping I would see the light of day.

I fell into a rose bush.
A knife pierced my head.
As all sound went to a shush.
Knowing that I'm dead.

All hope was drained.
My body now on the ground.
Now my clothes are stained.
As there is no sound.

I see black.
There is a dove.
My life is out of whack.
I will join you soon my love.

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