

George Stanworth
Poet - Lyricist - Performer

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WE MET IN NEW YORK CITY
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Verse 1
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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
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We kissed under the moonlight.
You wiped away a tear.
You said that you would miss me
and whispered in my ear -
Chorus
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“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
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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
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We kissed under the moonlight.
You wiped away a tear.
You said that you would miss me
and whispered in my ear -
Chorus
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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
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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
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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
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She followed me across the state,
so I was filled with dread.
I hired my own bodyguard
and this is what he said.
Chorus
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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.