

George Stanworth
Poet - Lyricist - Performer

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WE MET IN NEW YORK CITY
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Verse 1
We met in New York City
at a central rooftop bar.
I told you I’m a salesman,
so had to travel far.
I set your expectations,
I said I don’t believe,
relationships are good for us.
You nodded and agreed.
Pre-Chorus
We kissed under the moonlight.
You wiped away a tear.
You said that you would miss me
and whispered in my ear -
Chorus
“I’ll follow you to Delaware,
Maryland and Maine.
I’ll visit you in Texas
to kiss you once again.
I’ll follow you to London,
Rome or Zanzibar.
I need to be beside you,
No matter where you are.”
Verse 2
My ego purred in happiness.
Glad she felt that way.
In passion I got giddy
responding ‘Any day’.
She took my hand and held It,
then took me for a walk.
She smiled at me so sweetly.
I didn’t need to talk.
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Pre-Chorus
We kissed under the moonlight.
You wiped away a tear.
You said that you would miss me
and whispered in my ear -
Chorus
I’ll follow you to Delaware,
Maryland and Maine.
I’ll visit you in Texas
to kiss you once again.
I’ll follow you to London,
Rome or Zanzibar.
I need to be beside you,
no matter where you are.
Verse 3
But then I thought more clearly,
For visits wouldn’t work.
I didn’t want commitment.
I feared she would get hurt.
I told her that directly.
Her smile turned to a frown.
She cackled “I will find you.
I’ll always track you down.”
Chorus
I’ll follow you to Delaware,
Maryland and Maine.
I’ll visit you in Texas
to kiss you once again.
I’ll follow you to London,
Rome or Zanzibar.
I need to be beside you,
no matter where you are.
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Bridge
She followed me across the state.
I was filled up with dread.
I hired my own bodyguard
and this is what he said.
Chorus
I’ll follow you to Delaware,
Maryland and Maine.
I’ll visit you in Texas
to keep you safe again.
I’ll follow you to London,
Rome or Zanzibar.
I need to be beside you,
no matter where you are.