Cheri, Cheri Mary

[Melodic Dm-Am-Gm-C] [Verse 1] Saw you by the fruit stand Hands full of red pears You laughed at my old boots Like you knew I’d be there Your name on my tongue now Sweet like a summer flame I said it once, slow-motion Cheri, cheri Mary [Pre-Chorus] You tilt your head, say “Boy, what do you mean?” I get lost in that smile Like it’s got no end for me [Chorus] Cheri, cheri Mary Come back to me Cheri, cheri Mary You set me free Say my name, say it plain Don’t let it fade away Cheri, cheri Mary Stay, stay, stay [Verse 2] Your mama’s porch light flickers Your bike leans in the rain I got your blue note folded In the pocket of my jeans You drew a heart in pencil On the back of a receipt Now every road in this town Leads me back to your street [Pre-Chorus] You grin like you know I’m too far gone One little look from you And I’m singing all night long [Chorus] Cheri, cheri Mary Come back to me Cheri, cheri Mary You set me free Say my name, say it plain Don’t let it fade away Cheri, cheri Mary Stay, stay, stay [Bridge] If you’re leaving, leave me One more reason to believe If you’re staying, baby Put your hand in mine and breathe [Chorus] Cheri, cheri Mary Come back to me Cheri, cheri Mary You set me free Say my name, say it plain Don’t let it fade away Cheri, cheri Mary Stay, stay, stay [Final Chorus] Cheri, cheri Mary Come back to me Cheri, cheri Mary You set me free Say my name, say it plain Don’t let it fade away Cheri, cheri Mary Stay, stay, stay