Packed last night so she could leave today
Rolled out the sweaters from the hide-a-way
Cold as a corner when she starts to say
Babe, I never had a chance

Drove five miles past the reservoir
Hands out the window couldn't stand for more
Footsteps laughing from the basement door
I'm tired of the song and dance!!!

And I have lingered and I have lied
But you couldn't stop me if you tried!

Slow cold walks on the bowery alone
Long fake talks on the telephone
Twenty-one dollars just to get me home
I'm cooking up a night of sin

Foggy visions on the street below
Big decisions with the people we know
I see silver sides just starting to show
I'm wiser than the boy I've been

And I never loved you like I should
But I did the best I could!!!

And I have lingered and I have lied
But you couldn't stop me if you tried
And I never loved you like I should
But I did the best I could