I only popped in for the one
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To pick up the gossip
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And sup up and run
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One or two minutes at best
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But there was this new face
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and I was impressed
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She sat at my table
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And sippped lemonade
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I made my excuses and stayed
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This angel ignored me at first
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I quickly developed
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A suitable thirst
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Suddenly I caught her eye
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And uttered a greeting
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To hear her reply
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"It's tough for a girl on her own I'm afraid"
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I made my excuses and stayed
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I hadn't intended to linger
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Our sense were quick to react
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There was a ring on her finger
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I chose not to dwell on that fact
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We talked for a hour or two
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She stuck to her soda
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She held on like glue
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This woman was winning my vote
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With each Shirley Temple
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That slipped down her throat
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Her laughter grew louded
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The orchestra played
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I made my excuses and stayed
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They rang the last orders bell
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I offered to walk her
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Back to her hotel
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I started to say my goodbye
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Right there in the lobby
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She started to cry
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One kiss was enough
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I confess I was swayed
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I made my excuses and stayed
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I made my excuses and stayed
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I Made My Excuses And Stayed
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Bobby Valentino |