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Worthwhile

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Listen to the recorded versions and follow the lyric below.

Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals

A traveler finds lasting value in small pleasures and the affection that survives distance. Birdsong, memories and the prospect of returning home make long miles bearable. Rather than promising an end to the road, he offers a shared life in which love can make the time apart, and the time together, worthwhile.

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Recorded versions

3 recordings. Different voices and arrangements bring another side of the song into the light.

Lyrics

Worthwhile

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr

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WORTHWHILE

Maybe it's the little things
That mean the most to me
The Serenade a Songbird sings
Baby, when you're close to me
Your Love means Everything
And even when you're far away
Your loving gets me through the day
Dreams of you still make me smile
Let's stay together for a while

We'll make the time worthwhile
Baby, I can promise you
A lot of lonely miles
Come between me and you
When I'm gone for a while
Your Love makes me smile
Keep your eyes wide open
And your waters running wild
A thousand words unspoken
And a heart just like a child

Soon, I will come home to you
It's been a long, long way
The hours go by like centuries
When you are far away
The Road goes on Forever
At least for a while
As we go on Together
You make it all Worthwhile

The Road goes on Forever
At least for a while
As we go on Together
You make it all Worthwhile

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