spanish harlem written by ben E . king

paolo nutini version

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there is a rose in spanish harlem

a red rose up in spanish harlem

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it is a special one , it’s never seen the sun

it only comes out when the moon is on the run

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and all the stars are gleaming

C

it’s growing in the street right up through the concrete

F

but soft and sweet and dreamin’

F

there is a rose in spanish harlem

a red rose up in spanish harlem

A#

with eyes as black as coal that look down in my soul

and starts a fire there and then i lose control

F

i have to beg your pardon

C

i’m going to pick that rose

F

and watch her as she grows in my garden

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la – la – la la – la – la la – la – la

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la – la – la la – la – la la – la – la