China Doll Lyrics - Singles - Bruce Hornsby

You lie over there in a bed with iron rails 

Like a frightened child in the cold light so frail 

And things were going so well, just rolling along 

Now, just when you think you've got it made, it's all gone 

Well, China doll, I've got something for you 

Well, a few good words, a hand to help you get through 

May not be much but now it's all that I can do 

Lay down your weary head, do whatever you gotta do 

Put on your strong face when they're in the room 

Can't show signs of weakness, an unspoken rule 

Put on your best face, act like nothing's wrong 

We can be so helpless, helpless and so strong 

Well, China doll, I've got something for you 

Well, a few good words, a hand to help you get through 

May not be much, but now it's all that I can do 

To ease your worried mind, do something to get through 

We bend and break, so fragile, it's true 

I say everything'll be alright but I don't have a clue 

They say faith is a crutch, well, whatever works for you 

In a world where you never know, I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you 

Well, China doll, I've got something for you 

Well, a few good words, a hand to help you get through 

May not be much, but now it's all that I can do 

Lay down your weary head