I'll Cover You
From the Broadway musical, Rent
Music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson


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   Live in my house, I'll be your shelter; just pay me back with one hundred kisses.

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    Be my lover--I'll cover you

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   Open your door, I'll be your tenant.  Don't got much baggage to lay at your feet,

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   But sweet kisses I've got to spare.  I'll be there, I'll cover you.

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   I think they meant it, when they said you can't buy love; but I know you can rent it,

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   A new lease you are my love.  One life--be my life.

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I've longed to discover something as true as this is

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So with a thousand sweet kisses                I'll cover you
                           (If you're cold and your lonely)

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With a thousand sweet kisses                I'll cover you
                        (You've got one nickel only)

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With a thousand sweet kisses                I'll cover you
                        (When you're worn out and tired)

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With a thousand sweet kisses                I'll cover you
                        (When your heart has expired)


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Oh lover I'll cover you
Oh lover I'll cover you