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