Here Comes My Girl

Here comes my girl, but she don't come around here no more
I need to know, did we breakdown?
Even the losers say, "Don't do me like that."
You don't know how it feels to be a refugee at Mary Jane's last dance

I need to know, did we breakdown?
Even though the waiting is the hardest part, I won't back down
You don't know how it feels to be a refugee at Mary Jane's last dance
As I listen to her heart, I'm free fallin' into the great wide open

Even though the waiting is the hardest part, I won't back down
Something in the air tells me, "You got lucky."
As I listen to her heart, I'm free fallin' into the great wide open
Instead of runnin' down a dream with my American girl, I'm learning to fly

Something in the air tells me, "You got lucky."
Even the losers say, "Don't do me like that."
Instead of runnin' down a dream with my American girl, I'm learning to fly
Here comes my girl, but she don't come around here no more.

Tom Petty songs:

Here Comes My Girl
Don't Come Around Here No More
I Need to Know
Breakdown
Even the Losers
Don't Do Me Like That
You Don't Know How it Feels
Refugee
Mary Jane's Last Dance
The Waiting
I Won't Back Down
Listen to Her Heart
Free Fallin'
Into the Great Wide Open
Something in the Air
You Got Lucky
Runnin' Down a Dream
American Girl
Learning to Fly

4/13/18
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Ashley Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 7:32 PM
Excellent and creative use of the song titles that melt smoothly into the rhythm of your poetic line, Michelle. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Warmest wishes ~Susan
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Thank you for your lovely comments, Susan!
Roper Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Awesome creative verse, Michelle, congratulations on your Pantoum win... Hugs Eve
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Thank you, appreciate it, Eve!
Gentry Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations on your 2nd place win in the music pentoum contest with Tom Petty songs. Well done!
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Thank you, Susan!
Ligon Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 2:31 PM
Tom Petty is one of my favorite artists. You played his song titles well. Congrats!
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:22 PM
Yes, I was so sad when he passed away, so I wanted to pay tribute by using his songs for this contest, glad you enjoyed it!
Andresen Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 1:29 PM
- Congratulations on your wonderful 2nd place in the contest, a great music choice Michelle :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:21 PM
thank you so much!
Y. Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 1:01 PM
Hi Michelle, You got to love Tom Petty. Good tribute to him in the Pantoum form. Congratulations on your Placement in the contest:-) Alexis
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:23 PM
Yes I wanted to pay tribute to him after he passed away, glad you liked it!
One Avatar
May 24, 2018 at 12:05 PM
What a great singer Tom was, before my time though.. You did well to get those titles in there.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Faulkner Avatar
May 30, 2018 at 2:23 PM
thank you, Silent One!
Sietesantos Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Great romantic Pantoum! This is a very challenging contest and you have very creatively and expertly incorporated the song titles into your work! Well done, Michelle! Love it! Pandita
Sietesantos Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Thank you so much!!!
Faulkner Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Thank you so much, Pandita - btw, you have an awesome name!
Blanca Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 11:47 AM
Change is what you should prepare for in prosperity and hope for in adversity.
Faulkner Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 2:07 PM
Very wise, and true - thank you, Carlos-
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