The Secret Lyrics - David Nail

1 All gathered 'round in our Sunday best

2 After the service on them old church steps

3 Congregation spilling into the streets

4 Ain't it funny how the preacher's words

5 Disappear out here on the curb

6 Once the weight of an old friend's body and your hands meet

7 Tending bar up in Syracuse

8 Momma called when she got the news

9 Hell, I don't know who she'll miss more, you or me

10 No, it didn't feel real, no not 'til now

11 Behind this long black Lincoln in our little town

12 Rolling by buildings I never thought again I'd see

13 And I can't help but think about all that we could have been

14 Had you not stayed here and settled for a life with him

15 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

16 Buried is the secret that was us

17 I can still see you standing there

18 Swollen eyes and snow in your hair

19 And your shaking voice say you couldn't get past the shame

20 Eight weeks into a nine month ride

21 Either way it's still a lie

22 Carrying your child with another man's name

23 And I can't help but think about all that we could have been

24 Had you not stayed here and settled for a life with him

25 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

26 Buried is the secret that was us

27 I walk up and shake his hand, tell him just how sorry I am

28 And what I wouldn't give to have you back

29 I wonder if you're looking down on all who is gathered 'round

30 Knowing one day I too will find peace

31 And I can't help but think about all that we could have been

32 Had you not stayed here and settled for a life with him

33 Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

34 Buried is the secret that was us

35 Buried is the secret that was us