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We were poor |
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But I was satisfied |
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And I thought that you were, too |
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You were pure |
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And I was terrified |
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I wasn't good enough for you |
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When they sailed |
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Into the harbour |
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I could see it in your eyes |
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I knewThat you were dreaming |
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Of leaving me behind |
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You say "America is beautiful" |
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And I sure hope you're right |
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If I could see you across the water |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
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When I met |
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That Yankee sailor |
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He stood tall and shook my hand |
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He took pleasure |
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In the moment |
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In the measure of a man |
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Then he turned |
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And left me standing |
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And he asked you out to dance |
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But when you met |
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That Yankee sailor |
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I knew I didn't stand a chance |
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You say "America is beautiful" |
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And I sure hope you're right |
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If I could see you across the water |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
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Beautiful tonight |
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We were poor |
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But I was satisfied |
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And I thought that you were, too |
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You were pure |
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And I was terrified |
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I wasn't good enough for you |
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You say "America is beautiful" |
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And I sure hope you're right |
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If I could see you across the water |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
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I'd say "America is beautiful tonight" |
