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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
ABC
ABC
Performer
Martin Fry
Martin Fry
Vocals
Mark White
Mark White
Keyboards
Brad Lang
Brad Lang
Bass Guitar
David Palmer
David Palmer
Drums
Stephen Singleton
Stephen Singleton
Saxophone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Martin Fry
Martin Fry
Composer
Mark White
Mark White
Composer
Mark Lickley
Mark Lickley
Songwriter
Stephen Singleton
Stephen Singleton
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gary Langan
Gary Langan
Engineer
Trevor Horn
Trevor Horn
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Once I needed your love
But that was just one thing left on my mind
Then I needed to feel you near me
You said, "Don't have the time"
[Verse 2]
The cowboys at the rodeo
The rhinestones on that Romeo
Your theme tune on the radio
Souvenirs that only go to
[Verse 3]
Show me, show me
Show me that you're mine
Show me, show me
Give me just one sign
Show me, show me
Second that emotion
Show me, show me love
[Verse 4]
Since we're skimming the surface, darling
Now's time to get in deep
You've opened up the envelope
But there's still one secret you keep
[Verse 5]
A pirate station or the late night show
A sunken ship with a rich cargo
Buried treasure that the four winds blow
Wind and rain it only goes to
[Verse 6]
Show me, show me
Show me that you're mine
Show me, show me
Give me just one sign
Show me, show me
Second that emotion
Show me, show me love
[Verse 7]
Some things are hidden
Some things you'll see
Make me know
Signal to me
Nine out of ten, in every case
She might look pretty but there's makeup on her face
[Verse 8]
Show me, show me
Show me that you're mine
Show me, show me
Give me just one sign
Show me, show me
Second that emotion
Show me, show me love
[Verse 9]
And you can be (Free)
And you could be (Free)
(Free)
(Free)
[Verse 10]
Where are the diamonds?
Where are the pearls?
Where are the things that you took from this world?
[Verse 11]
These are the rivers
These are the curls
These are the things that you took from this world
Written by: David Palmer, Mark White, Martin Fry, Stephen Singleton

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