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10,000 Miles Lyrics by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Party Doll and Other Favorites

1999

[Verse 1]
Fare thee well
My own true love
Farewell for a while
I'm going away
But I'll be back
Though I go 10,000 miles

[Verse 2]
10,000 miles
My own true love
10,000 miles or more
The rocks may melt
And the seas may burn
If I should not return

[Verse 3]
Oh don't you see
That lonesome dove
Sitting on an ivy tree
She's weeping for
Her own true love
As I shall weep for mine

[Verse 4]
Oh come ye back
My own true love
And stay a while with me
If I had a friend
All on this earth
You've been a friend to me

About “10,000 Miles” by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Read the complete lyrics to "10,000 Miles" by Mary Chapin Carpenter from the album "Party Doll and Other Favorites" in 1999. 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 Soundtrack, Folk, Cover.

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"10,000 Miles" is credited to Mary Chapin Carpenter. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"10,000 Miles" appears on "Party Doll and Other Favorites" in 1999.

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