Mary Chapin Carpenter - The Edge Of The World lyrics

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When you're standing at the edge of the world,

Every move is carefully planned

All it takes is one step that's unsure

To find your solid ground has turned to sand

I remember trying not to breathe

Not to speak, or make the slightest sound

As if I couldn't join this life to (freeze)

Perhaps then I could make it turn around

Coming back to who we used to be

When there was no such thing as retreat

It was if my eyes had found new ways to see

And my heart had learned new ways to beat

I'd never felt that way before (Orson's)

But what I'd give to have it back again

When time can't be persuaded or convinced

Hope is just a garden that we tend

So now I'm standing at the edge of the world

Trying to decide which way to go

Am I brave if I suddenly step forward

Or a coward if I hear myself say no?

I guess it's never been up to me

Though fate has fooled me time and time before

Like thinking I could really watch you leave

Without the need to run and bar the door