[Algy's Verse:] History proves Since the world first began Wonderful things have been discovered by man Though to discover has not been my plan I'm a discoverer too Tho' I know my name Won't be known to fame This much is true [Refrain:] Columbus discovered America Hudson discovered New York Benjamin Franklin discovered the spark That Edison discovered would light up the dark Marconi discovered the wireless telegraph Across the ocean blue But the greatest discovery was When you discovered me and I discovered you [Stella's Verse:] History proves Since the world first began Ev'rything great was not discovered by man Girls can discover what men never can I'm a discoverer too Tho' I'll never be Known to history This much is true
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