Strawberries Are Sweet (Part II) - Sweeter After Midnight

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[Intro – sung, quick pickup]
Galway lights, a rebel grin—
Sláinte, love… let the trouble in.

[Verse 1]
You danced in like summer, hair in a whirl,
whole pub turned quiet for a heartbeat, girl.
Fiddle went wild, whistle cut sweet,
you leaned in close, stole half my beat.
“Still think you’re steady?” you laughed, eyes bright,
I said “Aye,” then lost that fight.
Your hips kept time like a drumline heat,
my thoughts went blank—strawberries, sweet.

[Pre-Chorus]
Craic so loud it shakes the beams,
you move like trouble in a sailor’s dreams.

[Chorus – BIG singalong]
Strawberries are sweet, sweeter when you’re bold,
closer than a secret, warmer than gold.
Your legs talk lightning, your smile says “meet,”
come steal my breath—strawberries are sweet.
One spin, two laughs, I’m done, I’m beat—
kiss me slow… then wreck my feet.

[Verse 2]
You tug my shirt like “Come on, be brave,”
lead me straight into the jig you crave.
Bouzouki snaps, banjo runs,
mandolin glitter like rising suns.
Uilleann pipes swell—soft then sly,
you bite your lip and I nearly fly.
You whisper “Careful,” I whisper “Please,”
you answer with a wicked little squeeze.

[Pre-Chorus]
Hands on my collar, eyes on my soul,
you don’t take halves, you take control.

[Chorus]
Strawberries are sweet, sweeter when you’re bold,
closer than a secret, warmer than gold.
Your legs talk lightning, your smile says “meet,”
come steal my breath—strawberries are sweet.
One spin, two laughs, I’m done, I’m beat—
kiss me slow… then wreck my feet.

[Instrumental Break – 32 bars, NO VOCALS]
(Fiddle lead 16 bars → tin whistle + low whistle harmony 8 bars → uilleann pipes lift 8 bars; bodhrán driving, accordion pumping)

[Verse 3]
Outside the door where the night stays warm,
you pull me close like a lucky charm.
Your perfume hits like a cheeky sin,
I swear the stars start clappin’ in.
You trace my jaw, you tilt your chin,
say “Tell me, lad—where you been?”
I say “Lost,” you say “Good, you’re here,”
then laugh so sweet I lose my fear.

[Bridge – call & response, playful]
I say “Sláinte!” (you say) “Again!”
I say “One kiss!” (you say) “Ten!”
I say “Be nice!” (you say) “No chance!”
Then you pull me back into the dance.

[Final Chorus – biggest, extra harmony, extra heat]
Strawberries are sweet, sweeter when you’re bold,
closer than a secret, warmer than gold.
Your legs talk lightning, your smile says “meet,”
come steal my breath—strawberries are sweet.
No shame, all shine, hearts on repeat—
kiss me once… then make it three.

[Outro – sung, fading]
Galway lights, your lipstick neat—
midnight mercy… strawberries sweet.

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[Intro – sung, quick pickup] Galway lights, a rebel grin— Sláinte, love… let the trouble in. [Verse 1] You danced in like summer, hair in a whirl, whole pub turned quiet for a heartbeat, girl. Fiddle went wild, whistle cut sweet, you leaned in close, stole half my beat. “Still think you’re steady?” you laughed, eyes bright, I said “Aye,” then lost that fight. Your hips kept time like a drumline heat, my thoughts went blank—strawberries, sweet. [Pre-Chorus] Craic so loud it shakes the beams, you move like trouble in a sailor’s dreams. [Chorus – BIG singalong] Strawberries are sweet, sweeter when you’re bold, closer than a secret, warmer than gold. Your legs talk lightning, your smile says “meet,” come steal my breath—strawberries are sweet. One spin, two laughs, I’m done, I’m beat— kiss me slow… then wreck my feet. [Verse 2] You tug my shirt like “Come on, be brave,” lead me straight into the jig you crave. Bouzouki snaps, banjo runs, mandolin glitter like rising suns. Uilleann pipes swell—soft then sly, you bite your lip and I nearly fly. You whisper “Careful,” I whisper “Please,” you answer with a wicked little squeeze. [Pre-Chorus] Hands on my collar, eyes on my soul, you don’t take halves, you take control. [Chorus] Strawberries are sweet, sweeter when you’re bold, closer than a secret, warmer than gold. Your legs talk lightning, your smile says “meet,” come steal my breath—strawberries are sweet. One spin, two laughs, I’m done, I’m beat— kiss me slow… then wreck my feet. [Instrumental Break – 32 bars, NO VOCALS] (Fiddle lead 16 bars → tin whistle + low whistle harmony 8 bars → uilleann pipes lift 8 bars; bodhrán driving, accordion pumping) [Verse 3] Outside the door where the night stays warm, you pull me close like a lucky charm. Your perfume hits like a cheeky sin, I swear the stars start clappin’ in. You trace my jaw, you tilt your chin, say “Tell me, lad—where you been?” I say “Lost,” you say “Good, you’re here,” then laugh so sweet I lose my fear. [Bridge – call & response, playful] I say “Sláinte!” (you say) “Again!” I say “One kiss!” (you say) “Ten!” I say “Be nice!” (you say) “No chance!” Then you pull me back into the dance. [Final Chorus – biggest, extra harmony, extra heat] Strawberries are sweet, sweeter when you’re bold, closer than a secret, warmer than gold. Your legs talk lightning, your smile says “meet,” come steal my breath—strawberries are sweet. No shame, all shine, hearts on repeat— kiss me once… then make it three. [Outro – sung, fading] Galway lights, your lipstick neat— midnight mercy… strawberries sweet.

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