My Favourite - Peter Hammill

In my time I’ve told a lie or two

I’ve been a deceiver, but believe me

What I now say is true

There’s no other way

I can express what I’m thinking of:

You’re my favourite

You’re the one that I love

It’s a one-horse race

Still I’m ready to place my bet

I’m a pretty slow starter

And I haven’t quite caught up with it yet

It seems so extraordinary

That you should care for me

You’re my favourite —

How lucky can any man be?

You’re my favourite —

Will you stay the course with me?

You’re my favourite of all time

You’re my favourite, can’t you see?

You’re my favourite of all time

Say you’ll stay the course with me