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Thread #13962   Message #181879
Posted By: Greg F.
20-Feb-00 - 08:05 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Grand Hotel (David Blue)
Subject: Lyr Add: GRAND HOTEL^^
Yes, it s David Blue, not Phil. The following is strictly from memory (from about 1968) so may not be 100%. Somewhere round here I've got the album with David Blue performing it; when/if I find it will post any corrections & discography. Hope this helps.
Best, Greg

GRAND HOTEL
(David Blue, a.k.a. Dave Cohen)


The lady speaks with tenderness, she offers up her key
"Ah, come to me when you need a rest, I only want to please"
And I go to her with an open mind, seeking only peace
She smiles and takes my weary coat: "I'll fill all your needs"
Ah, but there I was treated especially well, it was a grand hotel.

Her pillow lay like fine perfume, so gentle[or gently] for my head
And her sheets were turned with love in mind, it was a perfect bed
At night she would sometimes ask what was inside of me
And fully I gave her all the truth, but my words she would not believe
Ah, but there I was treated especially well, it was a grand hotel

Convinced that I held back from her she grew dissatisfied
"Its only pity I have for you now, now you belong outside"
And she came back in the afternoon and brought her friend the Nun
And they prayed for me while they cleaned the sheets, no they did not give me long
Ah, but there I was treated especially well, it was a grand hotel

I wonder now as I go along, these thoughts of mine don't change
How people will always take you for so much more than you claim
But there I was treated especially well, it was a grand hotel.

© David Blue