For the Dancing and the Dreaming - John Powell

1.

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I'll swim and sail on savage seas with ne'er a fear of drowning.

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And gladly ride the waves of life if you will marry me.

Ref1.

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No scorching sun, nor freezing cold will stop me on my journey,

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If you will promise me your heart and love me for eternity.

2.

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My dearest one, my darling dear, your mighty words astound me.

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But I've no need of mighty deeds when I feel your arms around me.

3.

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But I would bring you rings of gold, I'd even sing you poetry!

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And I would keep you from all harm if you would stay beside me!

Ref2.

FCFG

I have no use for rings of gold, I care not for your poetry.

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I only want your hand to hold, I only want you near me!

Brd.

DADA

To love and kiss, to sweetly hold! For the dancing and the dreaming!

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Through all life's sorrows and delights, I'll keep your love inside me!

Ref3.

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I'll swim and sail on savage seas with ne'er a fear of drowning!

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And gladly ride the waves of life if you will marry me,

GAD

If you will marry me!