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I looked up Joan Osborne's version of the lyrics of this song (which is a remake of a 1966 song by Jimmy Ruffin...I prefer Joan's lyrics)...

"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted"...

As I walk this land of broken dreams

I have visions of many things

But happiness is just an illusion

Filled with sadness and confusion

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Who had love that's now departed

I know I've got to find

Some kind of peace of mind, baby

The fruits of love grow all around

But for me, they come tumblin' down

Every day heartaches grow a little stronger

I can't stand this pain much longer

I walk in shadows, searching for light

Cold and alone, no comfort in sight

Hopin' and prayin' for someone to care

Always movin' and goin' nowhere

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Who had love that's now departed

I know I got to find

Some kind of peace of mind

Help me, please

I'm searching though I don't succeed

For someone's love, there's a growing need

All is lost, there's no place for beginning

All that's left is an unhappy ending

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Who had love that's now departed

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Who had love that's now departed

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Tell me

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Tell me, tell me

Oh, what becomes of the broken-hearted

Tell me, tell me, tell me

Ohh

The broken-hearted

Now departed

I know I've got to find

Some kind of peace of mind

I'll be searching everywhere

Just to find someone who cares

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Now

What becomes of the broken-hearted

Who had love that's now departed

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Yep, I woke up again to this song in my head. The lyrics are the best ever. But, Joan and the band just bring it into my heart.

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Thanks for sharing.

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Wow! So strong! Beautiful…tears :( but thank you!

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They become stronger. Your grief is making you stronger in a way you never imagined. My heart hurts for you. God is working through your grief. I don’t know you but I felt love for you the first time I saw you post.

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