Schapiro

by Alan Manifold

26 September 1997

(to the tune of Surrender)

Cm
When we talk my plight is dire;
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Hanging up's my one desire.
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And I know each time he calls you
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That it's your desire, too.

(tacet)                     Dm7
Please don't send me to Schapiro,
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S-C-H-A-P-I-R-O.
                        Dm7
Can't some other person help me
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While my sanity re  - mains?
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All the sites confirm my feeling,
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How one phone call leaves us reeling.
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I need help with circulation,
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But don't make me talk to Ben.

(tacet)              Dm7
Please don't sic Schapiro on me,
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His voice, his tone, his opinions.
Fm6        Cm
Not now or ever;
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Please not to - night!
               (Cm      Fm     Cm)