Intro
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[VERSE 1]
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And so
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Annie waits, Annie waits, Annie waits
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For a call
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From a friend
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The same
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It's the same
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Was it always the same?
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Annie waits for the last
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Time
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Oh
[VERSE 2]
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The clock never stops, never stops, never waits
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She's growing old
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It's getting late
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And so he forgot, he forgot
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Maybe not
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Maybe he's been seriously hurt
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Would that be worse?
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
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Headlights crest the hill
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Shadows pass her by and out of sight
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Annie sees her dreams:
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Friday bingo, pigeons in the park
[CHORUS 1]
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Annie waits for the last time
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Just the same as the last time
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Annie says "You see this is why I'd rather be alone."
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[VERSE 3]
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And so
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Annie waits, Annie waits, Annie waits
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For a call
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From a friend
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The same
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It's the same
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Was it always the same?
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Annie waits as the last
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
Fm Cm
Headlights crest the hill
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Who will be the one forever more?
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Annie, I could be
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If we're both still lonely when we're old
[CHORUS 3]
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Annie waits for the last time
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Just the same as the last time
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Annie waits for the last time
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Just the same as the last time
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Annie waits
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But not for me