From the recording "LIVE" at the Railyard

LIVE Recording May 7, 2016 at the Railyard in Mission BC
Violin: Rick Barker.
Guitar and Vocal: Bryan O'Ruanaidh,
Harmony vocals: Larry Vollans

Lyrics

The Best Thing - Bryan O' Ruanaidh
© 2010 SOCAN

intro: D – A – D – A E – D – A E – D - A

D A
I met a girl with flaxen hair, a smile that lights the darkest room
D A
I promised I would treat her right, always love her, the best I could

E D A
She risked her heart on this battered soul, took a chance on this troubled man
E D A
With eyes of blue and kindness too, walked right up and took my hand

D A
When we lie together in the dark of night, I pull her close and hold her tight
D A
In the yellow warmth of a sunny day, let our love carry us away

E D A
It feels so right to be with her, my light in this crazy world
E D A
Climbing through the darkened sky, soar-ing on wings unfurled

CHORUS:
D A E A
And she’s the best thing, ever happened to me
D A E A
She’s the best thing, ever happened - - - - - - - - to me

>>>>>>>INSTRUMENTAL VERSE<<<<<<<<<<<
D – A – D – A E – D – A E – D - A

There may be sweeter girls in the world, but mister I haven’t met one yet
She makes me laugh when I feel like crying, makes me want to live, when I feel I’m dying
Always seems to know just how I feel, when she smiles at my heart is filled
When that mean, cold, world has chewed me up, starts a fire when my heart is chilled.

CHORUS:
D A E A
And she’s the best thing, ever happened to me
D A E A
She’s the best thing, ever happened - - - - - - - - to me
And she’s the best thing, ever happened to me
Locked up my heart and set me free
She’s the best thing, opened my eyes
She’s the best thing, locked up my heart
She’s the best thing, ever happened - - - - - - - - to me.