Verse 1:
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Married in nineteen seventy two
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Doug he was the one for you
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One true love forever found
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In a Birmingham coffee queue
Verse 2:
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Off to see the Matterhorn
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In summer or a snow storm
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Swiss Alps were a place for you
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To holiday, enjoy the view
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You were the constant in our lives
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A guiding light, a loving wife
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Hugs and kisses to show you care
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The mother who was always there
Verse 3:
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You had a son in seventy eight
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Never one to sit and wait
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Retired to care for him and Doug
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Full time job to keep them snug
Verse 4:
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Running round the tennis court
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It was our family sport
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Spinning ball, a sideways ploom
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Got trophies in the sitting room
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You were the constant in our lives
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A guiding light, a loving wife
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Hugs and kisses to show you care
D
The mother who was always there
Verse 5:
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Every day right after school
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Coming home to such a jewel
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A loving, caring, perfect mum
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Dinner ready to fill our tums
Verse 6:
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I went away and you cried
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Hand written letter each week provide
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When I'd visit you would bake
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Six buttons cakes with me to take
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You were the constant in our lives
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A guiding light, a loving wife
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Hugs and kisses to show you care
D
The mother who was always there
Verse 7:
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In a hospital bed you lie
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Knowing it is time to die
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A place in heaven is reserved
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Never was one so deserved
Verse 8:
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Now you're gone and free of pain
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Just happy memories remain
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Of time that we spent together
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Now that you have gone forever
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You were the constant in our lives
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A guiding light, a loving wife
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Hugs and kisses to show you care
D
The mother who was always there
Outro: A