The Secret

All gathered 'round in our Sunday best
 After the service on them old church steps
 Congregation spilling into the streets
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 Ain't it funny how the preacher's words
 Disappear out here on the curb
 Once the weight of an old friend's body and your hands meet
 Tending bar up in Syracuse
 Momma called when she got the news
 Hell, I don't know who she'll miss more, you or me
 No, it didn't feel real, no not 'til now
 Behind this long black Lincoln in our little town
 Rolling by buildings I never thought again I'd see
 And I can't help but think about all that we could have been
 Had you not stayed here and settled for a life with him
 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
 
 Buried is the secret that was us
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 I can still see you standing there
 Swollen eyes and snow in your hair
 And your shaking voice say you couldn't get past the shame
 Eight weeks into a nine month ride
 Either way it's still a lie
 Carrying your child with another man's name
 And I can't help but think about all that we could have been
 Had you not stayed here and settled for a life with him
 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
 Buried is the secret that was us
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 I walk up and shake his hand, tell him just how sorry I am
 And what I wouldn't give to have you back
 I wonder if you're looking down on all who is gathered 'round
 Knowing one day I too will find peace
 And I can't help but think about all that we could have been
 Had you not stayed here and settled for a life with him
 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
 
 Buried is the secret that was us
 
 Buried is the secret that was us