Keith Whitley — Don’t Close Your Eyes

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I know you loved him  a long time ago 
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Even now in my arms  you still want him I know 
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But darling this time  let your memories die 
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When you hold me tonight  don't close your eyes 
 
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Don't close your eyes let it be me 
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Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy 
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Darling just once let yesterday go 
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You'll find more love than you've ever known 
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Just hold me tight when you love me tonight 
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And don't close your e-yes 
 
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Maybe I've been a fool  holding on all this time 
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Lying here in your arms  knowing he's in your mind 
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But I keep hoping someday  that you'll see the light 
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Let it be tonight  don't close your eyes 
 
Repeat #2  x2 
 
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Just hold me tight when you love me tonight 
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And don't close your e-yes