LOVE REMAINS


(Tommy Douglas / Jim Daddario)


As sung by Collin Raye on [Love Remains] 1996


We are born one fine day

Children of God on our way.

Mama smiles, daddy cries

Miracle before their eyes.

They protect us 'til we're of age

Through it all, love remains.


Boy moves on, takes a bride

She stands faithful, by his side.

Tears and sweat, they build a home

Raise a family of their own.

They share joy, they share pain

Through it all, love remains.


Kingdoms come and go but they don't last.

Before you know the future is the past.

In spite of what's been lost or what's been gained

We are living proof that love remains.


(bridge)


I don't know, baby what I'd do

On this earth without you.

We all live, we all die

But the end is not goodbye.

The sun comes up, and seasons change

Through it all, love remains.


That eternal burning flame

Hope lives on and love remains.


Notes:


Collin Raye is an American singer and bass guitarist from Arkansas. 

Although he is known primarily for his country pop work, often his songs

also reflect social issues and many know him for this. Such topics have

included child abuse, alcoholism, religion, wars, and death.

Interestingly two of his best known songs (emotional offerings as they

are) are often requested for weddings and funerals, the former perhaps

being IN THIS LIFE 1992 and the latter LOVE, ME 1991. 


(Transcribed by David Story May 2014)