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A Candle for the Flame Lyrics by Janis Ian

Strictly Solo

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[Verse 1]
When I look back on the friends I've made
And think how few of them remain
I would not be ashamed to say
I'm lucky I became
A candle for the flame
[Verse 2]
Looking back at the money I made
There are those who say I threw it all away
Gone to family and friends
But I would do it again
‘Cause it helped me to remain
A candle for the flame
[Bridge]
It shone so bright
On my darkest night
I never felt myself alone
And I always believеd
That it shined just for me
A light I'd always known
Would guide my way back homе
[Verse 3]
I have tasted the wine of regret
And I have wasted the secrets I kept
But I would not be afraid to say
That I'm lucky I remained
A candle to the flame
No, I would not be ashamed to say
I'm lucky I became
A candle for the flame
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About “A Candle for the Flame” by Janis Ian

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"A Candle for the Flame" appears on "Strictly Solo".

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