This Bitter Earth

There was a time when I believed That you belonged to me But now I know your heart is

shackled To us The more I learn to care for you The more we drift apart Why can't I free your doubtful mind This bitter earth Well, what a fruit it bears What good is love That no one shares And if my life is like the dust That hides the glow of a rose What good am I? Heaven only knows this earth yes can be so cold today you're young But while a voice within me cries, I'm sure someone may answer my call.

And this bitter earth may not be so bitter after all.

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So, . . . . . .

Okay, let me tell you what I played in that set.

Started off with the tune Cold, Cold Heart.

Then we heard This Bitter Earth.

And I just don't want you no more

[instrumental music] This bitter earth.

Well, what fruit it bears.

What good is love? Mm, that no one shares.

And if my life is like the dust, ooh, that hides the glow of a rose, what good am I? Heaven only knows.

Lord, this bitter earth.

Yes, can be so cold.

Today you're young.