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Plain Valentine

from Crossroads by Steve Macdonald

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about

I was once too poor to buy a Valentine's Day card for my wife, so I wrote this instead. I got the impression that she preferred this to the potential card...

lyrics

Plain Valentine
©1993 by Steve Macdonald

I don't have two nickels
I can't buy you wine
Or candlesticks for your supper
But the table's just fine.
And I love you so, darlin'
It'll just have to do
This plain old Valentine's for you.

Yeah, the saying's so simple
But easily confused
Among frills and pretty paper
It's often abused.
But I love you so, darlin'
It'll just have to do
This plain old Valentine's for you.

No, I can't buy you chocolates
But I can hold you just fine
I may not get you diamonds
But I'll ask you, "Be mine."
I can't give you a fortune
But I can give you my heart.
It's not much, but a good place to start

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I don't have two nickels
I can't buy you wine
Or candlesticks for your supper
But the table's just fine.
And I love you so, darlin'
It'll just have to do
This plain old Valentine's for you.

credits

from Crossroads, released May 15, 2002
Steve Macdonald: Vocals, Guitar
Sarah Wilfong: Violin

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Steve Macdonald Hamburg, Germany

A Michigan native transplanted to Germany, Steve Macdonald has been performing his brand of folk and folk-rock all across the USA and in Europe.

His concerts have been described as energetic, funny, and heartwarming. He sings songs from his life; as well as standards that everyone can sing to.

“A powerhouse, intense and focused.” – (A Fan)

“He’s clumsy and runs at the mouth.” – (His Big Sister)
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