Jesse Blevins

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Until Death Us Do Part
for Donna Rose Ranae
We were going to learn to tango.
Now I walk you down the hallway.
Take it easy there now steady,
As I guide you back to bed.
When your friends come 'round to see you
With their pity and their sorrow,
I might say, "Come back tomorrow,
Now she needs a time to rest."

"Until death us do part" is a sweet thing to say.
It's a hard thing to do, to watch you slip away.

I remember when I met you.
I was cynical and distant
Yet your love was so persistent.
Soon I knew you were the one.
These few years we've had together
Filled with laughter and with pleasure
Are a memory I'll treasure
In the lonely days to come.

"Until death us do part" is a sweet thing to say.
It's a hard thing to do, to watch you slip away.
Such a hard thing to do, just to watch you slip away.

download recording (2.4 MB mp3)

This song was recorded at a songwriter showcase I've been hosting Wednesday nights at Airplay Cafe in Portland.

Two of my friends who stayed for the song circle at the end of Donna's memorial were there too. Eric McEuen sang his song, "Angels All Alone" and Jim Wrathall sang "Java Jive".

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