Chords with lyrics
(R. Stewart / M. Quittenton)
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Fare thee well my brother
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please don't stand in my way
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I'm going down to that dirty town
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no matter what you say
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You fooled me and you ruled me
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and you played in every part
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I gotta go,.... it's no use me stayin' home
[Verse 2]
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Goodbye my sister
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please don't let me see you cry
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Gonna be a star some day
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no matter what they say
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And when you hear the crowds
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all callin' and shouting out my name
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until then, my little friend, I'll be unsatisfied
[Verse 3]
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So long sweet Melinda
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don't forget that you're my girl
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Gonna dress you fine
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and if you give me time
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make you proud like I said I would
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And if the Champs Elysee's no fallacy
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If I find the world looks like it should
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Candy cars, movie stars, street bars
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then I could stay a while
[Chorus 1]
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Well I love you
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Shall I write or phone from Paris or Rome
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and I'll miss you all
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even tho' you're tryin' to hold me back
[Verse 4]
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Farewell all my family
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don't you know I mean you so well
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Please appreciate I must make a break
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just to see what I can do
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The stage is set so understand
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I can't hide in the wings no more
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got to go now it's no use me staying home
[Chorus 2]
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All I can say is I love you
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Shall I write or phone from Paris or Rome
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And I think I'm always gonna miss you
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And I love..... you always
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I think I'm always gonna miss ya
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even tho' you're tryin' to hold me back
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And I love..... you and I miss you
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If you don't get no mail you know I'm in jail
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