In the ashes of an old love affair

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1. In the ashes of an old love I found the spark burning yet,

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as I watched it I kept thinking I could never forget.

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An old love that didn't last, I saw my future just like my past,

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in the ashes of an old love affair.

G D

2. Then a spark rose and gave light to a world of romance,

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and it thrilled me to think there could still be a chance.

G D

In the smoldering embers I saw love burning bright,

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in the ashes of an old love affair.

G D

3. Then a spark rose and gave light to a world of romance,

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and it thrilled me to think there could still be a chance.

G D

In the smoldering embers I saw love burning bright,

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in the ashes of an old love affair.

(orig. = capo 2nd) (Marty Robbins)