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STELLA

she's some kind of bird
a crow, a raven
what rumors have you heard
down from new haven
she left connecticut
heading south on the run
a dangling cigarette
the breath of sailors rum

   stella, stella
   make up your mind
   the kindness of strangers
   or a stranger kind
   stella, stella
   what do you want more
   a little sanctuary
   or the next big score

baggage weighs you down
friend or foe or faker
out of luck, a northern town
you almost met your maker
these bars on the upper side
like a roulette spin
they see what you hide
dishonesty or sin

   stella, stella
   make up your mind
   the kindness of strangers
   or a stranger kind
   stella, stella
   what do you want more
   a little sanctuary
   or some holy war

southern boys talk slow
just part of their disguise
don't think they don't know
they're wise to your lies
don't get comfortable lady
beware your epitaph
stella, so shady
walked down a devil's path

   stella, stella
   make up your mind
   the kindness of strangers
   or a stranger kind
   stella, stella
   what do you want more
   a little sanctuary
   or an exit door

sanctuary
or some final door




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