GAREAU / WOOD
about a woman running away from an abusive home
country music
original
traditional
uk
meaningful lyrics
covers
george strait
tammy wynette
bill anderson
andrew wood
story lyrics
hank wangford
hayley oliver
raymond froggatt
Lyrics
She Was a Runaway
Saw her at the bus stop
Looking as frail as a rose
She looked like a broken doll
With old torn up clothes
We walked up to her
And asked if she ate
She said it’s too late
'Cause I've sealed my fate
Chorus:
She was a runaway
Who was filled with fear
The sight was crushing
And we held our tears
It wrenched at our hearts
As she stared at the floor
And threw a quick glance
At the sliding door
She said in a low voice
I've found the courage
To run away from home
I couldn't stand the rage
And the daily beatings
And the verbal abuse
And I'd rather die
I won't go back I refuse
We offered to take her in
And gave her a home
Checked her broken bones
As she cried and moaned
Said you're welcome to stay
And there's no need for rent
We were well rewarded
She was a true godsend
Lyrics: Clement J Gareau © 2009
Music: Andrew D Wood