Girl you got those hands that heal
Help me get in touch with what I feel
'Cause you understand and you sympathize
And you know me best it's no surprise

When you're with me there's a light
And I can see my way
When you speak to me
It's a song and I know what to say

Girl you got those eyes that see
Help me find the good that's inside me
'Cause you're the only one who really knows
How the feeling comes and why it goes

When you're with me there's a light
And I can see my way
When you speak to me
It's a song and I know what to say

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Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh
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Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh

When you're with me there's a light
And I can see my way
When you speak to me
It's a song and I know what to say

When you listen there's a hope
And I know I'm being hurt
When you smile at me
And I know and we don't have to speak a word

When you're with me there's a light
And I can see my way
When you speak to me
It's a song and I know what to say


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    Random fact: these guys are known as the Saboteurs here in Australia, cos there's already some band called Raconteurs here who were'nt willing to give up their name. By the way, fucking great song!

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