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Δ​ε​ν Σ'​α​φ​ή​ν​ω Να Μ​ο​υ Φ​ύ​γ​ε​ι​ς (I Could Never Let You Leave Me)

from Den S'afino Na Mou Fygeis: Ta Hamena Souxe tou Tony Rais / I Could Never Let You Leave Me: Tony Rais' Forgotten Songs by Lorrie Doriza

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When I first got the sheet music for this song and I sat at the piano to play through it, every measure surprised me and was more beautiful than the last and I cried my way through it. I know this song is special and everyone needs to hear it.

It only came with one verse but I felt it needed more, so I wrote a verse in English (which is mostly a translation of the Greek verse).

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Να χωρίσουμε ζητάς
Στη λήθη την αγάπη μας πετάς
Πες, που θέλεις να μου πας;
Αφού και ‘συ το ξέρω μ’αγαπάς

Πλημμύρισες τον κήπο μου με κρίνα
Κι ομόρφυνε η ματιά σου την Αθήνα
Άν μου φύγεις που θα βρω
Καρδιά σαν τη δική σου, θησαυρό

Δεν σ’αφήνω να μου φύγεις
Γιατί το’βαλα σκοπό
Να σε βλέπω μεσ’ τα μάτια
Αφού τόσο σ’αγαπώ
Δίχως το δικό σου γέλιο
Ο χειμώνας θ’απλωθεί
Δεν σ’αφήνω να μου φύγεις
Γιατ’ο ήλιος θα χαθεί

So, you’re asking us to part
To take our love and tear it all apart
Say, where do you think you’d go?
Since I know that in truth you love me so

You flooded my front garden full of flowers
And all of Athens blossomed within hours
If you leave, where will I find
A heart like yours, a gem, one of a kind?

I could never let you leave me
When I’ve made your love my cause
To look deeply into your eyes
And devote my life to yours

With no warmth from your sweet laughter
Snow will soon begin to fall
I could never let you leave me
You’re the sunshine of it all

Δεν σ’αφήνω να μου φύγεις
Γιατ’ο ήλιος θα χαθεί

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Translation:

You’re asking for us to separate
You’re throwing our love into oblivion
Say, where do you want to go?
Since I know that you love me, too.

You flooded my garden with lillies
And Athens became more beautiful with your gaze
If you leave where will I find
A heart like yours, a treasure

I’m not letting you go
Since I made it my purpose
To look you in the eyes
Because I love you so
Without your laugh
Winter will spread
I’m not letting you go
Or else the sun will disappear

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from Den S'afino Na Mou Fygeis: Ta Hamena Souxe tou Tony Rais / I Could Never Let You Leave Me: Tony Rais' Forgotten Songs, released March 18, 2021
Vocals, English Lyrics: Lorrie Doriza
Arranging, Piano, Accordion: Dan Wilson
Violin, Viola: Sarah Elizabeth Haines
Cello: Susan Davita Mandel
Upright Bass: Brian Holtz
Flute, Alto Sax: Josh Plotner
Harp: Stephanie Babirak

Vocal Production: Dan Keller
Mixing and Mastering: Terry Edelman at Space Jam - Studio

Lyrics and Music: Κώστας Κοφινιώτης, Κυριάκος Σταμπόλης (1948)

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Greek-American composer and performer. Loves melodies and high notes.

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