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You have always been so kind to me,
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Mere gratitude is not enough.
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But if there's anything that I can do or say,
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To take that pressure off,
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You know I'll do it,
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Or at least I'll try,
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I'm used to living off-the-cuff.
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Shimmer!,
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It's a way of life,
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When no other life is true.
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Shimmer!,
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That's the only word,
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When no other word will do.
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Shimmer!
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Nice new features on your automobile,
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Maybe I could get a lift uptown?
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That's some crazy hat that you've got on today,
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You really put my feet back on the ground.
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You know talking ain't my speciality,
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Forgive me if I'm just going round.
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Shimmer!,
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It's a way of life,
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When no other life is true.
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Shimmer!,
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That's the only word,
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When no other word will do.
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Shimmer!,
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It's a way of life,
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When no other life is true.
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Shimmer!,
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That's the only word,
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When no other word will do.
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You know you have my affections,
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And my deepest respect,
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I'm sorry honey if sometimes I just show
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Too much neglect
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Shimmer!
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Shimmer!,
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It's a way of life,
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When no other life is true.
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Shimmer!,
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That's the only word,
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When no other word will do.
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Shimmer
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Tom Verlaine |