Michael Franks Tahitian Moon Lyrics

Had to get away I couldn't stand another dreary day
Of people with the same expression on each face
Guess I needed to find some secret place

I bought a round trip cheap
I broke my lease and gave away my heap
I flew down to Tahiti where soft breezes blow
And I rented a grass roof bungalow

BRIDGE:
There I met an island girl so fair
She was the child of a dream
We both wore flowers in our hair
Bathing each day in the stream
Perfume around us everywhere
Out of the sea she came to me
Suddenly we were vis-a vis Lovers beneath the mango tree
Under the Tahitian moon

CHORUS:
Now I'm sailing my way back to you Tahiti,
Take me in your arms again (2x)

VERSE 2:
I knew I couldn't stay
I couldn't stand another perfect day
Of living in this paradise without an end
Guess I needed to feel confused again
I promised to return
The tears upon her cheeks began to burn
She handed me a note I promised not to lose
It said love is the pain you can't refuse

BRIDGE
CHORUS

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