The Edge Of The World Lyrics - Mary Chapin Carpenter

When youre standing at the edge of the world, 

Every move is carefully planned 

All it takes is one step thats unsure 

To find your solid ground has turned to sand 

I remember trying not to breathe 

Not to speak, or make the slightest sound 

As if I enjoin this life to freeze 

Perhaps then I could make it turn around 

Coming back to who we used to be 

When there was no such thing as retreat 

It was if my eyes had found new ways to see 

And my heart had learned new ways to beat 

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Id never felt that way before or since 

But what Id give to have it back again 

When time cant be persuaded or convinced 

Hope is just a garden that we tend 

So now Im standing at the edge of the world 

Trying to decide which way to go 

Am I brave if I suddenly step forward 

Or a coward if I hear myself say no? 

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I guess its never been up to me 

Though fate has fooled me time and time before 

Like thinking I could really watch you leave 

Without the need to run and bar the door