[Verse 1] (quiet and steady) I folded my shirt in the dark Under the peeling map on the wall Mama left fresh basil on the table Like she thought I might not go at all The key turned twice in my hand At the door with the chipped white paint I kissed the frame like a goodbye Too small for all I can't explain [Pre-Chorus] (quiet and steady) And the station calls my name From the other side of the rain I keep one coin in my pocket For a wish I won't say [Chorus] (quiet and steady) I'm leaving Italy Oh, Italy You stay on my tongue You stay in my memory (quiet and steady) I'm leaving Italy Oh, Italy Take half my heart Let the rest come with me [Verse 2] (Quiet and steady) The platform smelled like smoke and bread And the sea kept pulling blue A boy sold roses in a paper cup I almost bought one for you (quiet and steady) Your voice was a window open When the winter cut so deep Now the hills lean back in silence And I carry what they keep [Pre-Chorus] (quiet and steady) And the station calls my name From the other side of the rain I keep one coin in my pocket For a wish I won't say [Chorus] (quiet and steady) I'm leaving Italy Oh, Italy You stay on my tongue You stay in my memory I'm leaving Italy Oh, Italy Take half my heart Let the rest come with me [Bridge] (quiet and steady) If I look back, I'll break So I watch the tracks instead Every mile is a cousin Every mile is something said [Final Chorus] (quiet and steady) (tasteful accordion joins in) I'm leaving Italy Oh, Italy You stay on my tongue You stay in my memory (quiet voice) Lascio l'Italia. Prendi metà del mio cuore e lascia che il resto venga con me (quiet and steady) Oh, Italy Oh, Italy I leave the door unlocked In case you come for me
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