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Precious Time Lyrics by Journey

Departure

1980

[Verse One]
I was captured by the light of a wayward smile
When she said to me
"Move slowly son and touch the sky
Very soon you'll see"

[Chorus One]
Oo, how precious time
Placed its hand on me
Oo, how precious time
How it rescued me

[Verse Two]
See the line of sight inside your mind
But from where I don't know
And the tales that are left behind
Left for all to grow

[Chorus One]
Oo, precious time
Placed its hand on me
Oo, precious time
How it rescued me

[Bridge]
Oo, how it rescued me
How it rescued me

[Chorus Two]
Oh, there's a place in time not far from here
A place we all could see
So if you're looking for a better day
Touch the sky and see

[Chorus One]
Oo, precious time
Placed its hand on me
Oo, precious time
How it rescued me

[Verse Three]
Be the soldiers for your lives, my friends
Fight for all to see
It's the only way to catch the sun
It's the only way you'll see

[Chorus One]
Oh, how precious time
Placed its hand on me
Yeah, precious time
How it rescued me
Baby, baby, it rescued me

[Chorus Two]
Oh, there's a place in time not far from here
A place we all could see
So if you're looking for a better day
Touch the sky and see

[Chorus One]
Oh, precious time
Placed it's hand on me
Oh, precious time
Oo, how it rescued me
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About “Precious Time” by Journey

Read the complete lyrics to "Precious Time" by Journey from the album "Departure" in 1980. 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 Blues Rock, Pop-Rock, Hard Rock.

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"Precious Time" is credited to Journey. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Precious Time" appears on "Departure" in 1980.

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