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The One

from The No Testament by Sam Carter

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Written by Sam Carter
Arr. Carter / Nadel / Ridley

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The One

I knew she was trouble boy
I knew she was odd
Odd like that old joke my dad told
The one I never got

I was besotted boy
Thought she was the one
Ten years and two children later
Where’s your mother gone?

But you’re still young, I’m sure there’s one
So go on my son, there’s always one

The wedding bells rang for us
And our faithless friends sang for us
As the service began I was wondering
If the Lord would call our bluff

Now I’m coughing up child support
Real fatherly love
And I buy you the world every weekend
As if that’s enough

But you’re still young, I’m sure there’s one
She’s out there son, there’s always one

Make sure the vow you take
Is not making one to break
I made that mistake with your mother
‘Cos I thought she was the one

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from The No Testament, released August 20, 2012
Sam Carter - Guitars, Vocals
Matt Ridley - Double Bass
Sam Nadel - Drums
Kit Massey - Hammond Organ

Recorded March 2012 by Joe Leach at Cowshed Studios, North London, produced and mixed by Joe Leach and Sam Carter

Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering

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‘Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection’ Songlines

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