You Are the Best Thing

You are the best thing, the very best, babe
A shinin' star above a dark and stormy night
There were no more late-night phone calls
Lyin' on your pillow with a smile
But there's just one thing I can't help wonderin'
As I lie awake and dream of days to come
How someone like you could want someone like me
To be just the very someone I am

I could be stronger, more daring
Arise like a phoenix from all flames
Be cruel when I need to
And love all who love you
But it's a sin, oh, and it's a terrible lie
To pretend to be someone I'm not
So I'm sendin' to you this little prayer
Please let just me be just your lover

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I could be stronger, more daring
Arise like a phoenix from all flames
Be cruel when I need to
And love all who love you
But it's a sin, oh, and it's a terrible lie
To pretend to be someone I'm not
So I'm sendin' to you this little prayer
Please let just me be just your lover