A Love That's Meant to Be

by Darrell Elmer Rodgers

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My 2020 Valentine's Day song for my Bride. (I do this every year.)
This one has some inside information behind it. It really is custom made for her heart specifically. But I think others will enjoy it too.

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A Love That's Meant to Be
Copyright 2020 Darrell Elmer Rodgers

Don't be ashamed of your past mistakes
those woes don’t mean thing
remember summer always ends in fall
but every winter turns to spring

When your memories turn against you
You can always turn to me
The past is never fatal to
a love that's meant to be

I know the stories of your youth
When no one heard your cries
I know how you always sought the truth
when all you heard was lies

I know how they damn near killed you
when you were forced to take a knee
But surrender's never fatal to
a love that's meant to be

bridge
And we've got a love that's meant to be
custom built in heaven for you and me
A company of Angels has agreed
Life is never fatal to
a Love that's meant to be

~~~~Instrumental verse~~~

And we've got a love that's meant to be
custom built in heaven for you and me
A multitude of Angels has agreed
Life is never fatal to
a Love that's meant to be

Don't be afraid of the future
It might just be sublime
It won't come rushing all at once
we can face it one day at a time,

You know that I'll be there with you
You can always count on me
The future's never fatal to
a love that's meant to be

I'll stand beside you always
I'll be there day and night
I'll be the one who takes your side
and helps you through the fight

And when my life is over
close your eyes and you will see
even death is never fatal to
a Love that's meant to be.

bridge
And we've got a love that's meant to be
custom built in heaven for you and me
God himself has graciously decreed
Life is never fatal to
a Love that's meant to be

Life is never fatal to
a Love that's meant to be

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released February 13, 2020
Music, Lyrics, Performance, Production all by Darrell Elmer Rodgers

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Darrell Elmer Rodgers Las Cruces, New Mexico

Darrell Elmer Rodgers is a veteran singer-songwriter. He has been called the Bard of the Baby-Boomers for songs that celebrate his generation's life and times.

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