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Emma was the lawman and I was the brave We got in trouble, we'd never behave And we'd run around all morning and rest in the shade I remember where I stood telling Emma we were best friends for good We started school the inseparable pair And I'd chase the boys who were pulling her hair And she climbed up the tower accepting my dare At the early age of eight I told Emma if she fell I'd be there In time I would carry her books, that's when it began I started to notice her looks and the sweat in my hand Then there was a totally new game to play We both gave our promise to never betray And I was so sure we'd be married one day At the early age of ten I loved Emma and I would 'til the end One day she climbed up the tower, she kept looking down The split-second lasted for hours 'til she lay on the ground And right then I grew up in every way I buried the child in me that day But I guess not completely or I wouldn't say that part of me believes that sweet Emma will come back someday Yeah a part of me believes that sweet Emma will come back someday Aus Songtexte Mania