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James Taylor Lyrics by Olivia Barton

I Could Have Smiled at You More

2019

**Begin song**
[Intro]
*Guitar playing until 0:22*
[Verse 1]
We opened all the can of worms that one night on my floor
I don't regret it though, the faster that it poured
It wasn't what we intended
But oh, since when did this ever go as planned
[Verse 2]
We try hard to keep cerebral but our hearts bear their all
And then I see you in a way, I never could before you let go, of the fear I wouldn't like what I saw
[Pre-Chorus]
You said December seventh, wasn't what you had in mind
To try it all over, but we had a good cry
And decided, all we know is whatever is this is isn't letting us go
[Chorus]
I could have been, more patient
I could have been, more gentle
And I'm sorry for the times that I assumed you were my job
I could have utilized my humor
I could have smiled a little more
I could have sung you some James Taylor, both our fathers used to love
And I don't know the best way
And I don't know what you need
But I think I figured out it's not more pressure for me
And with my tail between my knees
I lay my pride at your feet
'Cause I could have loved you better, sweet Gabriel
[Outro]
*epic melancholy guitar from 2:35 to 3:41*
**song ends**
Credits
Olivia Barton

Olivia Barton

About “James Taylor” by Olivia Barton

Read the complete lyrics to "James Taylor" by Olivia Barton from the album "I Could Have Smiled at You More" in 2019. 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 Indie Folk, Indie Pop, Pop.

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"James Taylor" appears on "I Could Have Smiled at You More" in 2019.

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