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The Black Keys

Dearest

Release date: 28th June 2011

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About This Track

'Dearest' by The Black Keys is a 2011 track from the album 'Rave On Buddy Holly'. The lyrics are a tender plea for lasting love, insisting that closeness matters even when distance pulls the lovers apart, and that the bond will endure. One line frames it directly, with the endearment, “Dearest”. The song’s viewpoint is intimate and reassuring, moving from devotion and urgency to a promise that affection will not wither just because someone is a long way away.

"Dearest" is a track by The Black Keys, from the album Rave On Buddy Holly, released 28th June 2011. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 6 articles about The Black Keys.

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Lyrics

Dearest

Dearest

Though you're the nearest to my heart

Please don't ever, ooh yeah

Ever say we'll part

You scold me

And you were so bold

Together

Our love will grow old, ooh yeah

Our love will grow old

You may be a million miles away

Please believe me when you hear me say

I love you

I love you

Come home, keep me from these sleepless nights

Try my love again

I'm gonna treat you right

I'm gonna treat you right

I'm gonna treat you right, yeah

I'm gonna treat you right

I'm gonna treat you right

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From Rave On Buddy Holly

2011
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Rave On Buddy Holly
Rave On Buddy Holly
Paul McCartney
Release year
2011
  1. —Rave On
  2. —Words Of Love
  3. —Well All Right
  4. —That'll Be The Day
  5. —Dearest
  6. —Peggy Sue
  7. —It's So Easy
  8. —Crying, Waiting, Hoping
  9. —True Love Ways
  10. —Changing All Those Changes
  11. —Everyday
  12. —Oh Boy!
  13. —Raining in My Heart

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