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The David Gates Songbook (A Lifetime of Music)

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I found her diary underneath a tree
And started reading about me
The words she'd written took me by surprise
You'd never read them in her eyes
They said that she had found
The love she'd waited for
Wouldn't you know it
She wouldn't show it

When she confronted with the writing there
Simply pretended not to care
I passed it off as just in keeping with
Her total disconcerting air
And though she tried to hide
The love that she denied
Wouldn't you know it
She wouldn't show it

And as I go through my life
I will give to her my wife
All the sweet things I can find

I found her diary underneath a tree
And started reading about me
The words began to stick and tears to flow
Her meaning now was clear to see
The love she'd waited for
Was someone else not me
Wouldn't you know it
She wouldn't show it

And as I go through my life
I will wish for her his wife
All the sweet things she can find
All the sweet things they can find

About “Diary” by David Gates

Read the complete lyrics to "Diary" by David Gates from the album "The David Gates Songbook (A Lifetime of Music) ". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Diary" is credited to David Gates. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Diary" appears on "The David Gates Songbook (A Lifetime of Music) ".

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