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written by Lori Lieberman
strings arranged by L. Lieberman, S. Fife

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She was everything to me
More than a sister ought to be
Long ago, I just don’t know anymore
Seemed like winter all year long
The sun burst after she had gone
Mama cleaned and Dad just screamed at the door

Hallie don’t, Hallie don’t leave this way
Don matter now what people say
Hallie don’t, Hallie don’t let me go
Just turn that car around and come back home

Well she was everything to me
A place for secrets, a place for dreams
Somewhere safe, she was somewhere safe you could go
Well I don’t dream much anymore
For fear or boredom, I’m not sure
Is she calling me
Will today be the day

Hallie don’t, Hallie don’t leave this way
Don’t matter now just who’s to blame
Hallie don’t, Hallie don’t up and leave
I’m waiting by our signpost, come for me
Come for me

You can only give so much
Only take so much
Only do the best you can
And it chills you to the bone
It’s the only thing you know
And I’m waiting, I’m waiting
Come home

Sometimes I think it’s not so bad
Might not be perfect but it’s all we had
Hallie’s gone and she’s moving on anyway
Well if she calls me I will say I’m doing fine and life’s okay
It’s just the nights, you can’t trust the nights





Hallie don’t, Hallie don’t say it’s so
You said you’d wake me when you go
Hallie don’t, Hallie don’t forget me
Just write to me how it feels to be free
Free…

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from THE GIRL AND THE CAT, released September 6, 2019
Piano, Lori Lieberman, Matangi Quartet,upright bass Trey Henry, percussion Brian Kilgore
strings arranged by Lori Lieberman and Stefanie Fife

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Lori Lieberman California

Best known for "Killing Me Softly", Lori has released 19 LPs and performed worldwide, including two sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. Her newest LP, "Truly", is a welcome departure as she re-imagines the American Songbook, recorded live with stellar musicians, and engineered by Bob Clearmountain. ... more

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