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Precious one, precious one
Thought you stood so sweet upon your own two feet
Precious one, precious one
Thought there was no breeze could bring you to your knees
But I was wrong

Precious one, precious one
Should have been a light to guide you through the night
Precious one, precious one
Wanted to believe you had no need to grieve
But I was wrong

I was wrong, I was wrong
Should have wrapped my arms around you tight
To say, I’m here
What’s done is done, what’s done is done

Precious one, precious one
Wish there was a tide to bring me to your side
Precious one, precious one
Didn’t want to run or leave it all undone
Oh, I was wrong