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Kenny C's avatar

I thought love was only true in fairy tales

Meant for someone else but not for me

Love was out to get me

That's the way it seemed

Disappointment haunted all of my dreams

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

I'm in love

I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried

I thought love was more or less a giving thing

Seems the more I gave the less I got

What's the use in tryin'

All you get is pain?

When I needed sunshine, I got rain

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

I'm in love

I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried

Oh

Oh, love was out to get me

Now, that's the way it seemed

Disappointment haunted all of my dreams

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

I'm in love

I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried

Yes, I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

Said, I'm a believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (I'm a believer)

Said, I'm a believer, yeah (I'm a believer)

I said, I'm a believer, yeah (I'm a believer)

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Debra Fried's avatar

Well, you just taught me something - I always thought the line was "Disappointment heartache on my dreams" - which kind of makes no sense, now that I think about it. Thank you!

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Kenny C's avatar

Disappointment heartache... it still works, sorta... Also it's I'm a Believer, not "just a believer" but wasn't sure if that was purposeful? Regardless, another great story. :-)

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Debra Fried's avatar

Yeah, I was taking liberties with the "just."

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Kenny C's avatar

It takes cojones to mess around with Neil Diamond's lyrics :-o But that's what makes you a great writer

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SAYURI DOI's avatar

The. Perfect. High Neck. Slouchy. Sweater. You got me. We need a capture of this perfection with you in it.

Love,

the Perfect Sweater Designer.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Haha - Well... thank you, Si.... I'm 100% sure your sweaters are way better than this one... which still hasn't come!

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SAYURI DOI's avatar

nah... but want to see more pics of you!

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Naomi Burgess's avatar

I love your writing. xo

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Debra Fried's avatar

That's so incredibly lovely to hear, Naomi - thank you!!! XOXO

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Samantha Norvin's avatar

Love this! We’ve all clicked that button with hope in our hearts. Falls under “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done”.

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Beth G's avatar

Love this!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you!

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Susan Roman's avatar

Love this, and all the others, so very much. Thank you!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thanks, Susie!

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Natalie's avatar

I’ve so enjoyed all your stories but this one I love! Looking forward to the next and beyond!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you, Natalie! I appreciate that!

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Tamara Ehlin's avatar

I mean, what could it hurt? Love your writing!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Exactly. What could it hurt?

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david cohen's avatar

I think I need one of these every day......

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Debra Fried's avatar

David Cohen, I need a dose of YOU every day!!

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