Anne Murray
"Perfect Strangers" lyrics

Perfect Strangers

(With Doug Mallory)

Perfect strangers
Both of us know the dangers
Sharing secrets
In each others arms

Time is passing
I am all but frozen
One chance is all we're asking
Put your arms around me
Somehow, somewhere
Don't know why you've chosen
Love will find a way
Someone like me
Gently, slowly
Let me fall in love with you

Far across the ocean in the darkest night
I was sailing on the ship of fools
But looking in your eyes I see the harbor lights
Now I just want to stay with you

So take my hand, follow me
Understand what I need
And love me
As if you've always loved me
Till the morning light
And it's alright
You're the perfect stranger tonight

My love for you
Fills my heart
The more you hold me
Gently
In your loving arms

Openhearted
I am just a shadow
I love the love we've started
Shine your light upon me
Sharing, dreaming
You're the only answer
In this place and time
I've been waiting for
Once in a lifetime
You find love
Let it be tonight

Far across the ocean in the darkest night
I was sailing on the ship of fools
But looking in your eyes I see the harbor lights
Now I just want to stay with you

So take my hand, follow me
Understand what I need
And love me
As if you've always loved me
Till the morning light
And it's alright
You're the perfect stranger tonight