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Forgiveness
Words and music by Elwood Donnelly, ©1996 BMI
The relationship between my parents helped teach me to be forgiving.

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He never told her he loved her
Leastwise while I was around
Well he seldom spoke, but his message was clear
And besides he could hardly be found

And he held the privilege of power,
While she circumvented his will
Each day a challenge, and a chance to gain ground
Never quite conquering still

Chorus:
There's a hole in his heart,
Where love should have been
And I don't think it'll ever be filled
There's a hole in his heart,
Where love could have been, instilled

Look all around you; your destiny taunts you
You never had even the slightest of chances
Had you foreseen what would be your lean portion
Could you have even improved circumstances
It's mostly behind you now; see the result
You're standing within while he wanders without.

And he never asked for forgiveness
Though I'm sure he wishes he did
Cause there's a hole in his heart
Where love should have been
When I was his loyal young kid…Chorus 2X

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from Where the Wild Birds Do Whistle 1997, released May 9, 1997
Aubrey Atwater: vocals, guitar
Elwood Donnelly: vocals, guitar
Rick McKinney: mandolin
Lisa Schmit: vocals

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Atwater-Donnelly Warren, Rhode Island

Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works, blending gorgeous harmonies with guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork. ... more

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