Words and Music by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman
By New World
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Tom Tom lived for all he could give
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And he stood by his father's side
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Then into his world came a sweet young girl
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And he took her for his bride
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And he took her for his bride
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Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
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Don't ever leave my life
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Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
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Take me for your wife , please take me for your wife
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Tom Tom's called away, but his wife says "stay"
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He's never had to leave before
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Sweet young wife only fears for the good life
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That she may see no more
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And then he hears her call
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Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
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Don't ever leave my life
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Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
B F#
You can't leave your wife,
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No, you can't leave your wife
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Tom Tom returns, but only to learn
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There was truth in the words he'd ignored
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Sweet young wife found a new kind of life
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And a strong man's heart was torn
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Will he always hear that call?
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Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
C# G#
Don't ever leave my life
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Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
C# G#
You can't leave your wife,
C# G#
No, you can't leave your wife
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Tom Tom's alone in a world of his own
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When he hears a new voice call
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"Be my man, I'll do all that I can"
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Is this what he's been waiting for?
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Will he turn and answer her call?
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Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
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I'll never leave your life
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Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
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Take me for your wife,
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Please, take me for your wife
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Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
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I'll never leave your life
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Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
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Take me for your wife,
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Please, take me for your wife
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Please, take me for your wife
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And Tom Tom turned around
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And Tom Tom turned around
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Tom Tom turned around
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Tom Tom turned around
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Tom Tom turned around
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Tom Tom turned around