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A Song For You
Music and Lyrics: Leon Russell


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A Song For You was written by a singer-songwriter Leon Russell (music & Lyrics) in 1970. The song has been covered by many musicians including The Carpenters and Donny Hathaway, and Aretha Franklin.

(Lyrics)
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs I made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my love on stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you

I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I've treated you unkindly but darling can't you see
There's no one more important to me
darling can't you please see through me
'Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you

You taught me precious secret
Aabout a truth withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better
And if my words don't come together
Listen to my melody 'cause my love is in there hiding

I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Rremember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
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