Paolo Nutini - Spainsh Harlem

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

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

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but soft and sweet and dreamin’

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there is a rose in spanish harlem

a red rose up in spanish harlem

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

and starts a fire there and then i lose control

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i have to beg your pardon

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i’m going to pick that rose

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and watch her as she grows in my garden

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