Now Listen Close ( Latin Blues)

Verse 1)

Now listen close, baby, I got something to say

(Clap, clap)

I ain't packin' no bags, I ain't walkin' away

I’m right by your side, through the thick and the thin

I’m tellin’ you now, I’m gonna be your best friend

Remember those rings we talked about in the dark?

The ones meant to carry the flame in our heart?

(Chorus – With a heavy Latin Bassline)

When the day finally comes that I look in your eyes

I’m gonna put that silver ring on, no more goodbyes

You’ll put mine on mine, and we’ll make us a deal

To work and to talk, and together we’ll heal

Yeah, nothing can break us if we keep our aim true

'Cause baby, my everything is wrapped up in you!

(Verse 2)

I want to make it crystal clear so you don’t have a doubt

I’m stayin’ right here, that’s what love is about

I won’t run for the door when we have us a fight

Or leave you alone in the middle of the night

Even when you’re hardheaded, or your temper gets high

I’m a man of my word, and I’m stayin’ right by.

(Bridge – Slow and Sultry)

I ain't lookin' for "perfect," that's a storybook lie

I’m lookin' for "real" under this big open sky

I’m here to build up, not to tear it all down

I’m the rock that you found in this lonely old town

As long as we’re workin’, baby, we’re gonna be great

I’m ready for the labor, I’m ready for the weight.

(Instrumental Break – Piano and Congas)

(Verse 3)

But honey, reach out and please tell me your mind

What’s chasin' your spirit? What’s hauntin' behind?

Why do you feel like I’m gonna fly south?

Let the truth and the honesty come from your mouth

I want to hold you, and make you feel safe

In the circle of my arms, in our own little space.

(Outro)

Yeah, I’m right here, baby... (Sway with me now)

I’m stayin’ put... (One, two, three)

I’m not goin’ nowhere... (You’re safe with me)

Just talk to me...

(Fade out with a sharp horn hit and a drum roll)