John Denver - Shanghai Breezes Lyrics
This song appears on nine albums, and was first released on the seasons of the heart album, and has also been released on the greatest hits vol 3, favourites, a portrait, the very best of john d(double cd), country classics, the country roads collection and the rocky mountain collection albums. a live version also appears on the wildlife concert album.Its funny how you sound as though youre right next doorWhen youre really half a world awayI just cant seem to find the words Im looking forTo say the things that I want to sayI cant remember when I felt so close to youIts almost more than I can bearAnd though I seem half a million miles from youYou are in my heart and living thereAnd the moon and the stars are the same ones you seeIts the same old sun up in the skyAnd your voice in my ear is like heaven to meLike the breezes here in old shanghaiThere are lovers who walk hand in hand in the parkAnd lovers who walk all aloneThere are lovers who lie unafraid in the darkAnd lovers who long for homeOh, I couldnt leave you even if I wanted toYoure in my dreams and always nearAnd especially when I sing the songs I wrote for youYou are in my heart and living thereAnd the moon and the stars are the same ones you seeIts the same old sun up in the skyAnd your face in my dreams is like heaven to meLike the breezes here in old shanghaiShanghai breezes cool and clearing evenings sweet caressShanghai breezes soft and gentle remind me of your tendernessAnd the moon and the stars are the same ones you seeIts the same old sun up in the skyAnd your love in my life is like heaven to meLike the breezes here in old shanghaiAnd the moon and the stars are the same ones you seeIts the same old sun up in the skyAnd your love in my life is like heaven to meLike the breezes here in old shanghaiJust like the breezes here in old shanghaiWords and music by john denver
