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The surf was easy on the day I came to stay
On this quiet island in the bay
I remember a line of women all in white
The laughter and the steel bands at night
Now the Americans are gone except for two
The embassy's been hard to reach
There's been talk and lately a bit of action after dark
Behind a big casino on the beach
The rules have changed, it's not the same
It's all new players in a whole new ball game
Last night I dreamed of an old lover dressed in gray
I had this fever now since yesterday
Wake up darling, there's a knocking
The Colonel's standing in the sun
With the stupid face, the glasses and the gun
I know what happens, I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
I believe I just got the goodbye look
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
Won't you pour me a Cuban breeze, Gretchen?
The rules have changed, it's not the same
It's all new players in a whole new ball game
I know a fella with a motor launch for hire
Skinny man with two-toned shoes
'Cause tonight they're arranging a small reception just for me
Behind a big casino by the sea
I know what happens, I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
I believe I just got the goodbye look
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)