**FORGOT WHAT I CAME FOR** [FEMALE SOLO THROUGHOUT — Natural, Confident, Playful] [COLD OPEN — SOLO PIANO, SMILING VOCAL] I came for the dog Then he opened the door One look at that man I forgot what I came for [VERSE 1 — CONVERSATIONAL, LIGHT PIANO GROOVE] Six foot five filled up the frame Low voice took its time with my name Thirty-six, thick silver hair swept back Cool green eyes, all control intact Rolled-up sleeves, forearms bare One scarred knuckle resting there His stern mouth hinted at vice I looked once, then I looked twice [PRE-CHORUS — PIANO RHYTHM BUILDS] I came for the dog, stick to the plan Quit undressing the silver-haired man [CHORUS — WARM, CATCHY, FULL BAND] I came for the dog, then he opened the door Six-five in rolled sleeves—I forgot what I came for Thirty-six, silver-haired, built like bad advice Cool green eyes made me look twice One hand on the frame and there went the plan I came for his dog, not the rest of the man He opened the door I forgot what I came for [VERSE 2 — LOWER, NAUGHTIER, STILL PLAYFUL] His fingers rested calmly on the frame I pictured them while calling out his name That stern mouth promised trouble after dark I wanted those lips somewhere they’d leave a mark He hadn’t touched me; still I felt laid bare Those cool green eyes had traveled everywhere One corner of his mouth shaped half a smile I wanted to ruin his control for a while [PRE-CHORUS — PIANO RHYTHM BUILDS] I came for the dog, stick to the plan Quit undressing the silver-haired man [CHORUS — WARM, CATCHY, FULL BAND] I came for the dog, then he opened the door Six-five in rolled sleeves—I forgot what I came for Thirty-six, silver-haired, built like bad advice Cool green eyes made me look twice One hand on the frame and there went the plan I came for his dog, not the rest of the man He opened the door I forgot what I came for [BRIDGE — FEMALE SOLO, PLAYFUL STOP-TIME PIANO] Think of the dog Ask about his care Stop wondering how he would pull your hair Ask what the dog needs Ask where he keeps the keys Stop picturing six foot five on his knees Keep it professional Keep it light Stop wondering what those hands do at night [SHORT PIANO FLOURISH] [FINAL CHORUS — BIGGEST VOCAL, SUBTLE FEMALE HARMONIES] I came for the dog, then he opened the door Six-five in rolled sleeves—I forgot what I came for Thirty-six, silver-haired, built like bad advice Cool green eyes made me look twice One hand on the frame, let bad thoughts begin He said my name low; every one walked in [PLAYFUL PIANO RESPONSE] All of them dirty... He opened the door I forgot what I came for [OUTRO — SOLO PIANO, KNOWING SMILE] I came for the dog Then he opened the door One look at that man I forgot what I came for
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