Thanks to Ravi Baskaran for a correction!

Milan, / when I was a kitten, /
we'd sit and sing old songs. /
Milan, / when I was a kitten, /
we'd sit and sing old songs. /

In my head, / listening to windchimes; /
married a fool / I know. /
In my head, / listening to windchimes; /
married a fool / I know. /

Why on Earth / didn't I wait for you' /
Now look and see who's paying. /
Why on Earth / didn't I wait for you' /

Now look and see who's paying. /

Those days / on Radio One, /
set in the East: / who cares' /
Those days / on Radio One, /
set in the East: / who cares' /

Close all / of the doors, Maisie, /
make sure he knows I'm gone. /
Close all / of the doors, Maisie, /
make sure he knows I'm gone. /

Close down / over the ocean. /
Open the doors, / fresh air. /
Close down / over the ocean. /
Open the doors, / fresh air.

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