Peter Hammill - My Favourite Lyrics

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.