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Of all the boys I've known, and I've known some
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Until I first met you, I was lonesome
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And when you came in sight, dear my heart grew light
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And this old world seemed new to me
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You're really swell, I have to admit you
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Deserve expressions that really fit you
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And so I've racked my brain, hoping to explain
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All the things that you do to me
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Bei mir bist du schoen, please let me explain
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Bei mir bist du schoen means you're grand
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Bei mir bist du schoen, again I'll explain
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It means you're the fairest in the land
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I could say "Bella, bella", even say "Wunderbar"
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Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
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I've tried to explain, bei mir bist du schoen
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So kiss me and say you understand
Cm
Bei mir bist du schoen, you've heard it all before
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Bei mir bist du schoen means that you're grand
Cm
Bei mir bist du schoen, it's such an old refrain
and yet I should explain
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It means I am begging for your hand
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I could say "Bella, bella", even say "Wunderbar"
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Each language only helps me tell you how grand you are
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I've tried to explain, bei mir bist du schoen
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So kiss me and say that you will understand