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Pardon me 
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I don't mean to waste your time  
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I just need someone to talk to  
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If you don't mind  
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I've fought the loneliness 
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But tonight I guess I'm just too weak to fight 
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Cause I can take the lonely days 
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But I can't take these lonely nights  
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Are you alone 
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Tell me - what's your name  
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I just need someone to lean on  
                    Em    A
I'm not playin' any games  
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So set down here beside me 
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Let me buy you a glass of Red Rose wine 
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Cause I can take the lonely days 
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But, I can't take these lonely nights 
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        Well, I thought I was strong         
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        But, the nights can be so long 
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        When you need a friend  
         Bm
        Maybe we could find         
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        A little peace of mind 
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        Before the morning comes, again 
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So, pardon me  
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If it seems I'm holding on  
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Letting go just isn't easy  
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When you're sleeping all alone  
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Let's forget about tomorrow 
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Beg, steal, or borrow 
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Just a little time 
            D
Cause I can take the lonely days 
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But, I can't take these lonely nights  
           D
Yes, I can take the lonely days 
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But...I can't take these lonely nights