Wednesday Words - The Better Part of Me

The Better Part of Me
More than forever, seems like yesterday–
You gave your love; you took me in.
Woven together, we're a tapestry.
Where does my heart end
and where does your heart begin.
In a world where selfish gain is everything,
You keep giving your everything to me.
And I know–

No one could ever hope to find a love more true.
My heart delights in the bride of my youth.
To the very end, I'll keep holding on to you
'Cause you're the better part of me–
O Darlin', You're the better part of me.

Sometimes I wonder if you'd marry me
If you knew me then like you know me now.
We've seen some rough roads; we've had hills to climb.
But by the grace of God our love grows stronger somehow.
In a world so full of empty promises,
You keep standing by your promises to me.

And I know–
No one could ever hope to find a love more true.
My heart delights in the bride of my youth. Yes love,
To the very end, I'll keep holding on to you
'Cause you're the better part of me-
O Darlin', You're the better part of
A walk around the park,
Secret whispers in the dark;
The better part of my sweet home,
And every happy day we've known;
In my dreams and in my prayers,
In the memories we share;
You're the better part,
The better part, and I know–
No one could ever hope to find a love more true.
My heart delights in the bride of my youth. Yes love,
To the very end, I'll keep holding on to you
'Cause you're the better part of me–
O Darlin', You're the better part of me.

The Better Part of Me
Words & Music by Dave Burkum
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