Charade

by Henry Mancini-johnny Mercer

Charade


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When we played our charade

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We were like children posing.

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Playing at games, acting out names

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Guessing the parts we played.

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Oh, what a hit we made!

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We came on next to closing.

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Last on the bill, lovers until

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Love left the masquerade.

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Fate seemed to pull the strings.

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I turned and you were gone.

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While from the darkened wings

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The music box played on.

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Then we heard "Serenade."

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One that my heart composes.

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I hear it still.  I always will

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That song of our charade.