I Love You Because

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I love you because you understand, dear,
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ev'ry single thing I try to do.
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You're always there to lend a helping hand, dear,
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I love you most of all because you're you.


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I love you because my heart is lighter,
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ev'ry time I'm walking by your side.
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I love you because the future's brighter.
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The door to happiness you open wide.


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No matter what the world may say about me,
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I know your love will always see me through.
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I love you for the way you never doubt me,
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but most of all I love you 'cause you're you.