Sitting outside the Cangrande Hotel

Café at dusk, dusty shades of pearl

Hanging around after song was through

No place to go, even less to do

Thought I’d call it a night, head to bed

Then turned at a voice, heard what she said:

Cara mia, please, don’t walk away

I’ve been waiting hours. Won’t you stay?

We could stroll in the park, like lovers do

Playing out our parts, just me and you

Dance together close, drink Soave wine,

Feel Romeo’s kiss, when your lips touch mine

Cara mia, please, don’t run away

Give your Juliette just one more day.

She was wearing black silk, her sweater white

Grief in her eyes denied her sun-drenched smile

Dark hair sparkled under chandelier light

Leonardo portrait in star-crossed style

Tears in clear voice, she caught her breath

Smoothed her skirt, then once more said:

Give your Juliette just one more day

Cara mia, please, don’t run away

We could stroll in the park, me and you

Playing out our parts, like lovers do

Drink Romeo’s kiss, when your lips touch mine,

Dance together close, sip Soave wine

Cara mia, please, don’t walk away

It’s our forever, won’t you stay?

Not a word, I watched her turn around

Without applause, show’s curtain came down

He reached out, tried to take her hand

Hurried after her, when she strode past

As I paid the waiter, I heard him say

Crying in the dark, as she walked away:

Cara mia, please, won’t you stay?

Juliette, please, don’t dance away.

Romeo’s touch, sweet Soave wine,

Let me kiss your lips one more time.