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Tell Me A Tale

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Tell me a tale that always was
Sing me a song that I'll always feel
Tell me a story that I can read
Tell me a story that I believe

Paint me a picture that I can see
Give me a touch that I can feel
Turn me around so I can be
Everything I was meant to be

Lord I need loving
Lord I need good, good loving

Show me some strength that I can use
Give me a sound that I won't refuse
Tell me story that I can read
Tell me a story that I can believe

Tell me a tale that always was
Sing me a song that I'll always be in
Turn me around so I can be
Everything I was meant to be

Lord I need loving
Lord I need good, good loving

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by JSNYC

13y ago

Amazing song... lyrics don't need too much interpreting. Reminiscent of Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Otis Redding. Fabulous.

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