Just Like That

Just Like That is a partially unreleased song, recorded in May 1982, by ABBA. It is featured on the album Thank You For The Music (album). It was scrapped due to the verses and chorus not fitting together. Several versions have been recorded - one with a saxophone solo by Raphael Ravenscroft. Another has Agnetha Faltskog singing "la la la"-s on top of the instrumental parts. It has also been recorded, and released as a single, by Gemini.

Lyrics
Instrumental

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Until that day,

My life had been a river,

Following the same, predestinated course.

Suddenly detouring so unexpectedly,

With uncompromising force.

My strongholds broke down all too easily.

I remember well, how it did embarrass me.

I hung on to his every smile,

Marvelled at his style.

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Chorus:

(Just like that!)

He walked into my house as smug as a cat.

He was handsome and smart,

Walked away with my heart.

(Just like that!)

He found a temporary home in my flat.

Telling innocent lies,

Throwing dust in my eyes.

But I led him on -

Knowing that some day soon, he'd be gone.

(Just like that!)

As though he'd only stopped a while for a chat,

But my secrets he learned,

Leaving no stone unturned.

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Instrumental

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And once again,

The river's flowing slowly,

Following its safe, and uneventful course.

Now the tears have dried, it's become a pleasant break,

I recall without remorse.

But now and then I wonder where he is.

And I will admit - he had something that I miss.

I guess he was a rolling stone,

The only one I've known.

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Chorus

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Instrumental

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Chorus

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Just like that!