The angel of St. George He wanted to take your picture The exhibition wasn't over No, it was much more of a fixture I never wanted it to end I never wanted it to end ♪ We saw the city from the water At the dying of the day When you learned you were a daughter And you didn't have to pay I never wanted it to end I never wanted it to end ♪ I see the light return to your eyes In the city that rides upon the water ♪ I had a vision of St. Mark With the tourists in a line The benediction that he spoke "May you live in interesting times" I never wanted it to end I never wanted it to end ♪ When we lost ourselves in Venice I think you found yourself So don't you ever let me catch you Putting yourself back on the shelf I never wanted it to end I never wanted it to end ♪ I see the light return to your eyes In the city that rides upon the water ♪ The kitten outside the door Has been lingering like a ghost And I know it wants some more And that is what I want the most I never wanted it to end I never wanted it to end ♪ I never wanted it to end And it never has to end