The World To Know

The World To Know It might be simpler if they didn't show up together in public, but that isn't in Magnolia's nature. She's not one to hide her feelings. Paul thrives on the attention. I haven't asked how he feels about his wife, Sue. He never talks about her, just the girl he's with at the moment. Sue is a fine, sturdy and dignified woman. She deserves better. Still, she's been seen with Bob on more than one occassion. Bob works for the parish part time as a handyman. He's probably been handy with Sue... One never knows. Sue doesn't come to the bar. Seven o'clock and Millie punches the clock. "Slow night, Millie," I tell her as she begins bussing the tables. I don't know where I'd be without her. She almost took Betty's place five years ago. We didn't go through with the wedding... I know I need a wife, but I can't marry just for companionship. I love her dearly... just not in that way. Ivy On Their Wall	Paul	Hush little girl, now don’t say a word There’s something on my heart ‘n coming straight from my soul “I love you” but I don’t want the world to know
	Magnolia	Hush little boy, you don’t need to speak I saw it in your eyes ‘n running rivers down your cheek You love me no matter what the world will ever know
	Paul	Love unsanctified, running threads ‘cross my mind No one can rend apart those loving ties that Bind me to you Still, I can’t let the whole world know
	Magnolia	It’s crossed my mind too, I’ve felt for no one but you In the dark web of night, your arms hold me tight But I wake in misery without you Not alone, knowing love I cannot show
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	both	We’ve been running through each other’s minds Time after time... caught in symphony divine Breathing the smoke of fires we have set Searching for one lasting cigarette...
	Magnolia	You know “I love you”
	Paul	But I don’t want the world to know
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	Paul	I long for the caress of sleepless nights with you Touching you, and by dawn’s rising light I long to Hold you, console you, with each morning kiss Proclaim my love ‘n let the whole world know
	Magnolia	I know what you’ve felt when I lay in your arms The heat of my desire could make an ice cap melt You won over my heart, in spite of the hand you were dealt You know I love you, but I don’t want the world to know
	Paul	Hush little girl, now, don’t say a word There’s something on my heart ‘n coming straight from my soul “I love you” but I don’t want the world to know
	Magnolia	Hush little boy, you don’t need to speak I saw it in your eyes ‘n running rivers down your cheek You love me no matter what the world will ever know
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	Magnolia	I know you love me But I don’t want the world to let her know Lyrics Copyright 1998-2000 by W Paul Cary CARCEN Productions