Name: Pretty Words and Flowers
Duration: P00H03M35S
Description: This is one of the songs on the album that was written several years ago then polished in preparation for the recording. I made a big move in 2014 and had to downsize. I had been through a divorce, and I still had some items from the wedding. I figured it was going to be a chore to sort through it all, but I was surprised to find only joy and good memories.

Pretty Words and Flowers

from Keeping Time by Sue Decker

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This is one of the songs on the album that was written several years ago then polished in preparation for the recording. I made a big move in 2014 and had to downsize. I had been through a divorce, and I still had some items from the wedding. I figured it was going to be a chore to sort through it all, but I was surprised to find only joy and good memories.

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Pretty Words and Flowers © Sue Decker, 2022 All Rights Reserved

One more box that I gotta sort through
Been putting it off ‘cause I don’t know what to do
With the keepsakes from our wedding day
I’ve long since let go of the wreckage we made
What more can I say?

Looking through pictures of me and you
20 years on, we still look like new
I thought the edges might be torn
I thought all the colors would be worn
But we’re young forever more

Photographs of summer bouquets
Marriage vows left on this page
I never thought I’d feel this way
I guess pretty words and flowers don’t always fade away

My momma made this wedding gown
Satin and lace, still white somehow
I try it on and it holds me tight
I remember our first dance that night
We never could keep time

All the good wishes from family
Friends gathered round, sharing memories
In a funny way, it still rings true
I’ve forgiven me, I’ve forgiven you
Love shines through

Photographs of summer bouquets
Marriage vows left on this page
I never thought I’d feel this way
I guess pretty words and flowers don’t always fade away

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from Keeping Time, released March 22, 2024

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Sue Decker Victoria, British Columbia

Sue Decker’s rich and warm voice, distinctive slide guitar playing, and authentic songwriting make for a powerful combination. Ever since learning to play guitar in a bluegrass jam at the age of thirty-five, Sue has been discovering her truth in song.

March 2024 sees the release of Sue’s second album, Keeping Time, recorded with sought-after roots producer Steve Dawson to record in Nashville. ... more

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