Oh, Camille Lyrics - Steve Forbert

VERSE 

Burnin' candles, watchin' shadows 

Long hours melt away in spider town 

Sultry ev'nings, whisperin' windows 

I sit and listen to the rain come down 

CHORUS 

Oh, Camille, read all about it in my letter 

Oh, Camille ... 

VERSE 

Howlin' wolves out chasin' deer make 

Dark, ugly pictures for my soul to see 

Pale pianos leave me wond'rin' 

"How go these nights of yours in Italy?" 

(REPEAT CHORUS) 

VERSE 

Took a walk down flights of stairs, I 

Went out to wander where the rain has been 

Saw a madman preachin' tombstones 

I'm feelin' better 'bout the shape I'm in 

(REPEAT CHORUS) 

BRIDGE 

Ain't got no jokes to tell 

Just lotsa books to read 

Wild hearts an' traffic sounds 

All poundin' ev'rywhere 

It's electricity 

It's flowin' into me 

I am at home in here 

These blues are right for me 

(INSTRUMENTAL OUT) 

Steve Forbert 

Welk Music (ASCAP)/ 

Rolling Tide Music (ASCAP)