GAIL MARTEN
LYRICS
A Lovely Dream
Gail Marten
I never knew
There could be someone like you
Then you walked into my life.
Nothing’s the same
All the rest is just a game
Since you walked into my life.
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The moon, the stars at night
They blaze with light
When you appear.
The empty feeling dies
My spirits rise
Darling, when you are near.
Are you what you seem
Or is this a lovely dream
Are you really in my life?
I couldn’t see
That love had plans for me
Then you walked into my life.
Everything’s changed
My whole world’s been rearranged
Since you walked into my life.
chorus:
My world’s a different hue
No longer blue
Since I found you.
I see you as you are
A golden star
That could rival the sun.
Are you what you seem
Or is this a lovely dream
Are really you in my life?
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Always There
Gail Marten
You were always there for me
No one here will disagree.
You were there to dry my tears
And to chase away my fears
Always, faithfully through all the years.
I could always count on you
You were there to see me through
Through the fire and through the rain
Through the joy and through the pain
Be it or loss or be it gain
Always there for me.
You were ever at my side
You would journey far and wide
There was never any doubt
Like a trusty eagle scout
You were always there to bail me out.
You have been my constant friend
I’ll be with you ’til the very end
Whatever I can do for you
I will be your loyal crew
Be there when you’re feeling blue
Always there for you.
You were with me from the start
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart
Oceans I would cross for you
Deserts, rivers, mountains too
No one’s ever been so true to me.
I am ever here for you
I am here to see you through
I am here to dry your tears
And to chase away your fears
Till the sunshine reappears
Always here for you.
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Big Girl Blues
Gail Marten
I’m a big girl now
I’m a big girl now
I pay my own damn bills
And find my own cheap thrills
I’m a big girlL now.
I’m a big girl now
Don’t need no help nohow
Oh, I can run my own life
Won’t be nobody’s old wife.
I’m a big girl now.
bridge:
When I was a little girl
I was taught to stand alone
And like the Lady says
God bless the child that’s got her own.
Don’t need no one to bail me out
Yes, I know what’s all about
No one can knock me down
Cause I have been around
And I’m a big girl now.
No one to tell me what to do
No one to start me feeling blue
Hey, I can sleep all day
And dance the night away
And spend my time with who-knows-who.
bridge:
When I was a little girl
I was taught to stand alone
And like the Lady says
God bless the child that’s got her own.
last time:
You know, I must confess
There are sometimes I realize…
If some Big Boy would come along
And help me sing my song…
He’d cut this Big Girl…down to size.
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Celibacy (blue monk)
Gail Marten
Celibacy.
It’s alright by me.
Though it’s not for everyone.
Sleeping alone
Life on your own
Not for most, but fine for some.
No compromising
Try it for yourself and see
Try it for yourself and see.
I’ve had my fill
Of drama and thrill
Opting now for harmony
Sleep until one
Answer to none
Responsible for only me
Reorganizing
Responsible for only me
Responsible for only me.
I’ve had my fun
I’ve played and I’ve won
Never much for keeping score
Been in the game
Warmed by the flame
Then I asked myself, what for
I’m improvising
Life in one-part harmony
Diggin’ my own company.
I’ve had my share of walking on air
Quit while I was still ahead,
There’s no ignoring
The tossing and snoring
Trade it for a single bed
I’m sleeping solo
As you’re leaving lock the door.
Please lock the doo-oor.
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Dream With Me
Gail Marten
Close your eyes and dream a dream with me
At the end of day.
Catch a cloud and float above the earth
Sail the Milky Way.
Book a flight upon a shooting star
Move across the sky,
There is music in the silence
It’s a cosmic lullaby.
bridge:
’Neath the shady sycamore
Dream a dream with me,
Possibilities unfold,
Just close your eyes and you will see.
Swim with shiny, silver dolphins
Through Tahiti’s blue lagoons,
Warmed by orchid scented breezes
Polynesian honeymoon
Ride the wind to Argentina, high
Above the southern sea
Feel the rhythm of the tango
Be my partner, dance with me.
Join a caravan of nomads
Winding through the desert night
In a trail of clove and cinnamon
Toward the morning light.
bridge:
Skies ablaze with setting sun
Farewell to yesterday
Twilight beckons to the moon
Purple shadows paint the way.
And tomorrow at the end of day
A magic carpet ride
To imaginary places,
We will journey you and I.
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EVERYDAY
Gail Marten
Ev-ery-day I wonder why,
What it is you see in me.
I know I'm nothin' special
I'm just a fool, a fool in love, that's me.
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Oh, you’re a rare edition
And I’m a paperback
You have all the savoir-faire
That I seem to lack.
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I’m an ordinary lady, you're a special kind of man,
And everyday, in every way, I love you more and more.
If you will be my Tarzan, then I can be your Jane.
You can do your imitation of a lion's roar.
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Tell me, baby, you’re my man, and I’ll cross the burning sand
To bring you back an ice cream cone, and later on when we’re alone
I’ll feed you baked potato chips, and kiss the salt from your sweet lips
Come on baby, what you got to say?
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Oh, ev-ery-day I love you more,
Ev-ery-day the feeling’s stronger than before.
And the paradise we’re seeking is much closer than it seems
Life is but a dream.
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Oh, ev-ery-day I love you more,
And ev-ery-day the feeling’s stronger than before.
When you wake me from my slumber, morning shining in your eyes
You’re the reason, baby, I can fly.
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I know I'm not a world class lover
And with words, it’s true, I’m not so hot
But you'll never find a woman so determined
Who will give you everything she's got.
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Your mystery is a region that I’m longing to explore
Feel like I could climb a mountain, or swim to distant shores.
You drive me to distraction, but the trip is so worthwhile
You say you love me everyday, but I know I love you more.
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There’s magic in the moment when you turn to me and say,
I love you so much more than words can ever, ever say.
Babe, you take my breath away . . .
Babe, you take my breath away.
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Ending:
Oh, let’s get lost, let’s lose our way
We can mosey down to Sante Fe
We’ll share a glass of Cabernet
Listen to some Marvin Gaye.
Fading refrain:
Babe, you take my breath away
You say you love me everyday,
But, every, every, everyday
Ev-ery-day I love you more.
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Finish Line
Gail Marten
Well, your lover’s up and left you.
But your wife is (husband’s) gonna stay.
And your love life’s goin’ nowhere,
Your libido’s gone away.
Oh, you’ve given up on romance
And you’ve decided it’s OK?
You say your job has gone to China,
And the market’s in decline
Acquisitions dropping daily
And your shoes could stand a shine.
Just explore your options, baby
There’s no need to sit and whine.
Your cholesterol is rising,
And your hair is turning grey,
Oh, your weight is steady climbing
And your mother says she’s gay
The Toyota blew a gasket
You’ve had another awful day.
Hey you can’t predict the future
You just gotta keep on tryin’
Cause your luck could soon be changing
And things could turn out right
And you’re not finished, tiger
Hey, don’t give up the fight.
Oh, please trust me when I tell you
You can’t see the bottom line
Luck might be just round the corner
There ain’t no point in cryin’
And you ain’t finished, buddy
Until you’ve crossed the finish line.
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Heaven On A Tropic Shore
Gail Marten
Finally, we’re here together
Paradise, what could be better?
We have found our island in the sun.
Tropic breeze upon our faces
We have found our own oasis
Oh, we thought this day would never come.
I am here with you
You are here with me
An enchanted place
In this world by the sea.
Heaven on a tropic shore
This is what we’ve waited for.
Bathing in this lovely ocean
We have found our magic potion
Underneath a sky of endless blue.
I’m the Girl from Ipanema
You’re the only boy I dream of
Now, our long awaited rendezvous.
With the wind in our hair
We’re as free as the air
On this sunlit isle
Not a worry or care.
Heaven on a tropic shore
This is what we’ve waited for.
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Caro mio, dearest friend
We are at the rainbow’s end
Sparkling waters kiss the golden sand.
Heaven on a tropic shore
This is what we’ve waited for
We’re together in this wonderland.
I am here with you
You are here with me
On this sunlit isle
We’re so easy and free.
Heaven on a tropic shore
This is what we’ve waited for.
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Her Point Of View
Gail Marten
A woman convinced against her will
Is of the same opinion still.
Consider the wisdom of her point of view.
A lady persuaded from her plan
Returns to be where she began.
Consider the wisdom of her point of view.
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bridge:
If she says that black is white,
If she says that day is night,
Quite contrary though it seems,
It doesn’t mean she's not right.
Unusual logic you could say,
But there can be more than one way,
Original thoughts are far between and few.
A woman convinced against her will
Is of the same opinion still.
Consider the wisdom of her point of view.
A sister who goes against the grain
Is charting out a new terrain.
Consider the wisdom of her point of view.
bridge:
If she says that left is right,
If she says that dark is light,
Quite contrary though it seems,
It doesn’t mean she’s not right.
Unusual logic you could say,
But there can be more than one way,
Original thoughts are far between and few.
tag:
Just open your mind you might learn something new.
Something new, try something new.
Just open your mind you might learn something new.
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Here and Now
Gail Marten
It's here and now from here on in.
Let's make a vow, begin again.
This time we'll make it last, my friend.
Better late than never.
Erase the past and start anew
Another chance for me and you.
This time we'll make it through.
Better late than never.
It's here and now from here on out
Beyond a shadow of a doubt
Let’s see what it’s all about
Better late than never.
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tag:
Now or never . . . now and forever.
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Is It Love?
Gail Marten
Is it love, Is it love?
And does it really matter?
Is it true, really true?
Or merely idle chatter?
Is it you? Is it me?
Is it us? Is it we? Is it love?
Tell me why, Please don’t lie,
Will it fly? Specify. Is it love?
Are you mine, really mine?
Or someone else’s baby?
Bottom line, are you mine?
No ifs or buts or maybe.
Are you friend? Are you foe?
Is it yes, Is it no? Is it love?
Am I high, Am I low?
Should I stay? Should I go? Is it love?
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Is it love, Is it love?
Or just a game we’re playing?
Is it true, really true?
Do you mean what you’re saying?
Is it you? Is it me?
Is it us? Is it we? Is it love?
Tell me why, Please don’t lie,
Will it fly? Specify. Is it love?
Are you mine, really mine?
Or someone else’s baby?
Bottom line, are you mine?
No ifs, or buts, or maybe.
Should I go with the flow?
Should I care? Do I dare? Is it love?
tag:
Is it phony or real?
I don’t know. What’s the deal? Is it love?
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Just A Rumor
Gail Marten
It's just a rumor, baby,
No matter what you heard,
It's just a rumor, baby,
Oh, don't believe a word.
It wasn't me on South Street
In that seedy dive
It's just a rumor, baby,
And I've got an alibi.
I was shopping with my mama
On the other side of town
And you know I love you, baby
Ooh, I'd never let you down.
It's just a rumor, baby,
No matter what they say,
I was working on a project
With my protege.
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Oh, please believe me, baby,
I'd never lie to you,
It’s just a rumor, baby,
Don’t tell me that we’re through.
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Ending refrain:
These lies are ricocheting
You know I ain't been playing
It’s just a rumor, baby, just a rumor, baby, just a rumor, baby.
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Just Before Dawn
Gail Marten
Moonlight through the willow,
Tracing shadows on my pillow,
I lie awake here in my lonely room
I’m haunted by an old familiar tune.
Is it a beginning or an ending?
Revelation or pretending?
The echoes of the distant night reminding me,
It’s always darkest just before dawn.
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Moon will soon surrender
To the early morning splendor.
I’ve tossed and turned another sleepless night,
Wondering what went wrong and who was right.
Streetlights dim, and dawn will soon be breaking,
And the world will be awaking,
The echoes of the distant night reminding me,
It’s always darkest just before dawn.
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Lotus Blossom
Gail Marten
Lotus blossom,
Cradles baby
In your petals
Love eternal
Lotus blossom
Bathed in dewdrops
Warm my dreams in
Golden sunlight
Shadows disappear
Melted by a tear
Floating, gently, floating
Lotus blossom
Breezes sighing
Whispering secrets
Mystifying
Lotus blossom
Hear me singing
Raindrops falling
Ancient rhythm
Shadows in the mist
Time does not exist
Floating, gently, floating.
tag:
Floating, gently, floating
Floating . . .
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MAIN STREET BLUES
Gail Marten
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I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Gonna shake my tambourine,
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Gonna shake my tambourine,
Do a hootchie cootchie dance
Like they ain’t never seen.
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Gonna take my snake along,
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Gonna take my snake along,
Stare at every man I see,
Tell 'em how he done me wrong.
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Sequin beetles in my hair,
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Sequin beetles in my hair,
I’lll shimmy on the corner
In my see-through underwear.
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Wear my ruby velvet shoes,
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Wear my ruby velvet shoes,
Got a switchblade in my stockin’
Ready for a rendezvouz.
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Silver dollars in my hands,
I’m goin’ down to Main Street,
Silver dollars in my hands,
Diamonds burnin’ in my pockets,
Might not have another chance.
I’m rollin’ down on Main Street,
In my yellow Cadillac.
I’m rollin’ down on Main Street,
In my yellow Cadillac,
I’m gonna roll right through this town,
And I ain’t never coming back.
Mmmm. I’ll put a spell on you.
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One Of Those Tomorrows
Gail Marten
One of those tomorrows
It will all come true.
Delivery of those promises
Is long, long overdue.
If you can just hold on
That day will arrive
When you’ll finally know
The reason you’re alive.
bridge:
As you have sown so shall you reap,
And, sister (brother), you have no reason to weep.
If there’s any justice,
No need to sing the blues.
Believe in those tomorrows,
What have you got to lose?
When you feel that night is falling
And there’s nothing you can do,
Remember, one of those tomorrows
The sun will rise for you.
tag:
One of those tomorrows,
it will shine it’s light on you.
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Pure Joy
Gail Marten
The moon is full,
The stars are bright,
We’re here alone,
A sultry night.
Why do you keep me waiting?
We could be celebrating,
Why are you hesitating?
It could be happening, Pure Joy.
I like your looks,
I love your style.
Slip off your shoes,
And stay awhile.
Your eyes are hypnotizing.
Your lips are tantalizing,
Temperature sure is rising,
Could this be happening, Pure Joy?
The water’s warm,
The coast is clear.
The tide is low,
Let’s disappear.
My heart is palpitating,
I need some validating,
Some re-negotiating,
It could be happening, Pure Joy.
last time:
Why do you keep me waiting?
We could be celebrating?
Why are you hesitating?
It could be happening, Pure Joy.
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Reinventing Me
Gail Marten
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I will reinvent myself,
Become another me.
I will circumvent my natural personality.
Find a formula to free
An alternate reality,
And maybe then he’ll fall in love with me.
I will rise at six am
To exercise my chi
Stop at eight and meditate
Achieving harmony.
Change the color of my hair,
Reconstruct my derriere,
Surely then he’ll fall in love with me.
A shopping spree at Lord and T.
I’ll want to look my best.
Scrutinize and then revise
The contour of my chest.
Botox my brow and lift my chin
Fill the rest with collagen.
Then I KNOW he'll fall in love with me.
If I reinvent myself
Will it be me he’ll see?
Or the sweet fantasia
That I pretend to be
When he looks into my eyes
Do you think he’ll recognize
The one and only quintessential me?
Refrain:
Ooh, I’m getting butterflies,
Will he see through my disguise
That I am who I pretend to be
I’m about to vaporize.
Do you think he’ll recognize,
The one and only quintessential me?
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​Shades Of Blue
Gail Marten
Shades of blue
If I can’t have you
I will walk alone
In the early dawn
Now that you are gone.
Just a fantasy
Of what cannot be
When the day is done
Just a table set for one.
bridge:
Lonely, I live without your touch
I’m missing you so much
A rhyme without a reason
A time without a season
A fade to black and . . .
Shades of blue
Where there once were two
A simple history
The tale of you and me
An unsolved mystery
Just a memory
Of what used to be
When the day is done
Just a table set for one
tag:
Shades of blue, me and you, shades of blue.
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Sunday Rain
Gail Marten
Fading dreams and Sunday rain
Sliding down my windowpane
Misty memories of moments in the past.
And I wonder where you are
Are you near or are you far
Did your rainy day dreams ever come to pass?
In the quiet of the night
Just before the morning light
You are with me in a watercolor dream.
The serenity we knew
Walking down the avenue
Stepping through reflecting pools of yesterdays.
Now and then I reminisce
Of the days, the years of bliss
When we walked together
In the Sunday rain.
And lately I recall
When we seemed to have it all
As we walked together
in the Sunday rain.
In the quiet of the night
Just before the morning light
You are with me in a watercolor dream.
The serenity we knew
Walking down the avenue
Stepping through reflecting pools of yesterdays.
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The Day You Said Goodbye
Gail Marten
I wondered why you chose
To meet at that cafe
Along the avenue of stars
The scene of all our yesterdays.
Like deja vu
I’d seen it all before
A public rendezvous
Another closing door.
And so it ends
The color fades to gray
No reason to pretend
Just turn and walk away.
Although this was not my first love affair
I’m still remembering… the day you said goodbye.
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A sudden chill
The music ceased to play
A shadow crossed the sun
You made your getaway.
The curtain fell
Let’s skip the matinee
Fast forward…let’s avoid
That tired old cliché.
The story’s told
It’s time to turn the page
And play at love again.
Upon another stage.
The drama’s ended and my tears have all dried
Yet still remembering . . . the day you said goodbye.
The story’s told
It’s time to turn the page
And play at love again.
Upon another stage.
The drama’s ended and and my tears have all dried
Remembering… the day you said goodbye.
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We Can Learn To Fly
Gail Marten
Let’s have a picnic in the park
A fiesta in the sun
You and me and everyone
Let’s have a picnic in the park.
Let’s take a stroll down Lovers’ Lane
Hang out with the birds and bees
Darlin’, underneath the trees
Let’s take a stroll down Lovers’ Lane.
bridge:
Life will pass you by
Waiting for the bell to ring
I’m not getting any younger
And I’ve got this song to sing.
Let’s dance beneath a million stars
Gazing at the silver moon
I will sing your favorite tune
Let’s dance beneath a million stars.
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Let’s take a drive down to the sea
We’ll go walking hand in hand
Building castles made of sand
Let’s take a drive down to the sea.
Let’s pay a visit to the zoo
Monkey see and monkey do
You love me and I love you
Let’s pay a visit to the zoo.
bridge:
Life will pass you by
Waiting for the bell to ring
I’m not getting any younger
And I’ve got this song to sing.
Come on, throw caution to the wind
Don’t let the good times pass us by
Baby, we can learn to fly
Come on, throw caution to the wind.
tag:
Hey, baby, we can learn to fly.
Let’s dance beneath a million stars.
Hey, maybe we can learn to fly.
Let’s take a stroll down Lover’s Lane.
Hey, baby, we can learn to fly . . .
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What The Heck Happened To Me?
Gail Marten
Once I was stunning,
Now…out of the running,
Please, pour me a glass of chablis,
First I was hot, and then I was not
What the heck happened to me?
A national treasure
Who gave so much pleasure
Loved by the bourgeoisie
Didn’t read books, got by on my looks
What the heck happened to me?
bridge:
That beautiful face
Not even a trace
Of the femme fatale I used to be
That girl in the mirror
Beginning to fear her,
What the heck happened to me?
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Legs that stopped traffic
So photographic
Nothing like they used to be
With varicose veins, resembling brains
What the heck happened to me?
My rump’s gotten bigger
What’s with my figure?
Where is that glass of chablis?
My clothes are all shrinking
I’ve taken to drinking
Oh, what the heck happened to me?
bridge:
Just look at that face
Not even a trace
Of the beauty queen I used to be
That girl in the mirror
Beginning to fear her,
What the heck happened to me?
last:
Expired complexion
It won’t pass inspection
Eyes that once sparkled and gleamed
The beautiful chassis
That used to be classy
Oy, what the heck happened to me?
reprise: A physical wreck, ah, what the heck,
What the heck happened to me?
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Who Would Know?
Gail Marten
Who would know
Who would care
Love and war,
All is fair.
Who would see
Who would hear
We have nothing to fear.
bridge:
Oh, what’s the harm
There’s no need for alarm
Why can’t you see it
Our little secret
Meet in the park
Just a kiss in the dark
Am I asking so much
An occasional touch.
Rendezvous
in our dreams
All is not
What it seems
tag:
Who would know, who would know?
Anytime, anywhere
Who would know, who would care?
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You Had Me At Hello
Gail Marten
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Our meeting was not by chance
Nor fortunate circumstance
Predestined at our first glance
The start of a love affair. //////
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Much more than a cameo.
You said we should take it slow
You're my reluctant Romeo
And you had me . . . at hello.
It was so plain to see,
That this was our destiny.
So clearly meant to be.
The start of a love affair. //////
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The future was in your eyes
A doorway to Paradise
Imagining the afterglow.
And you had me . . . at hello.
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You're Secret's Safe With Me
Gail Marten
I think that you may find
that we're two of a kind
with virtues not so easily defined
And now that we're alone,
Without a chaperone
I must confess I've secrets of my own
bridge:
This may come as a shock
But I’ve been around the block
I’ve had a fling or two
Well, more than just a few.
I've been so circumspect
My manner so correct
No one would suspect
They just would not believe.
So…do we have a deal
Never to reveal
What they don't know
Your secret's safe with me
bridge:
This may come as a shock
But I’ve been around the block
I’ve had a fling or two
Well, more than just a few.
So . . . do we have a deal
Never to reveal
What they don't know
Your secret's safe with me
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