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THE GOODBYE LOOK
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The surf was easy on the day I came to stay
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On this quiet island in the bay
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I remember a line of women all in white
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The laughter and the steel bands at night
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Now the Americans are gone exept for two
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The embassy's been hard to reach
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There's been talk and lately a bit of action after dark
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Behind the big casino on the beach
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The rules are changed
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It's not the same
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It's all new players in a whole new ball game
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Last night I dreamed of an old lover dressed in gray
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I've had this fever now since yesterday
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Wake up darling they're knocking the Colonel's standing in the sun
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With his stupid face the glasses and the gun
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I know what happens
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I read the book
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I believe I just got the goodbye look
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Won't you pour me a Cuban breeze Gretchen
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I know a fellow with a motor launch for hire
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A skinny man with two-one shoes
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Cause tonight they're arranging a small reception just for me
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Behind the big casino by the sea
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I know what happens
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I read the book
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I believe I just got the goodbye look
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THE GOODBYE LOOK
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| Steely Dan |
