Bill White wrote these lyrics based on the movie Casablanca and suggested I play piano and sing. Gary Kirby (Gm7) added bass and produced the track.
This song is also on Bill's recent Bancamp album here billwhite.bandcamp.com/track/casablanca
lyrics
By Bill White
she had the beauty
and you had the guts
and i had the music
that united us
those were good days
before the water turned sour
when Paris was free
and the world was still ours
we will always have Paris
you two and we three
although Paris is burning
and its just you and me
i remember the night
we left on the train
alone without beauty
and your love was in vain
in Casablanca
we two have been safe
in the sanctuary
of your cafe
we will always have Paris
you two and we three
although Paris is burning
and its just you and me
but danger is a lady
when beauty returns
it is not only Paris
but the world that will burn
if petty emotion
and love's inner greed
is stronger than the courage
through which mankind is freed
we will always have Paris
you two and we three
although Paris is burning
and its just you and me
this life was one more stumble
in the battle for love and glory
but in the next life
rick and ilsa are gonna get it right
credits
from Sprinklings,
released March 13, 2024
Bill White; lyrics
Roddy Renfrew: music
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