Never woulda hitch hiked to Birmingham. If it hadn't been for love. Never woulda caught the train to Louisian'. If it hadn't been for love. . Never woulda run through the blinding rain.
There are walls made of paper, and walls made of stone. and some that are made out of livin' alone. I built a wall no one could break down. locked up my heart where it couldn't be found.
Chorus. I know our days are heaven sent. Lord knows I know not where they went. shake my head and I wonder how. I'll ever get to heaven now. . 1st Verse.
I'm winning, you're losing. I'm falling your agony. Lower than lower, before. Your forgotten memory. . Heaven, you're hell. I'm killing your fantasy. More and more you follow.
There are walls made of paper, an' walls made of stone. An' some, better made, out of livin' alone. I built a wall that no-one could break down. Locked up my heart where it couldn't be found.
I could go on out tonight and do anything I want. I can find someone to hold me. But I've got my reasons but reasons I don't. . I know you're gone, I just can't move on.
His eyes are blue just like the ocean. His heart is a river free. And now and then he gets the notion. And he finds his way to me. . His loves like rain on a tin roof.
His eyes are blue just like the ocean. His heart is a river free. And now and then he gets the notion. And he finds his way to me. . His loves like rain on a tin roof.
All alone in a cafe. I watch the world rushin' by. They're all dreamin' 'bout dollars and thinkin'. 'Bout mountains that they have to climb. . A woman checks her reflection.
Honey, for our date tonight. I've got the perfect place to go. I was thinkin' 'bout a candlelight seafood dinner. At this little place on the Gulf of Mexico.
Ain't been no blue sky out your window. You just don't want endless rainy day. All you do is cry there on your pillow. Well, baby, I can change your ways.
Skipping rocks across the creek. Tasting something good to eat. Feeling grass on my bare feet. And talking to a friend. . Walking down a railroad track.
Lay down with me, let me ease your mind. Don't start thinkin', baby, we ain't got time. No, we ain't got time. . Hold me, baby, right up till dawn. Hello sunshine, doodle, do, de, ooh, do.
You're looking pretty snazzy. in them alligator shoes. I bet a man like you. ain't never had the bluse. There ain't a lady here. looking for your kind of company.
I never would have hitchhiked to Birmingham. If it hadn't been for love. I never would have caught the train to Louisiana. If it hadn't been for love.
Skipping rocks across the creek. Tasting something good to eat. Feeling grass on my bare feet. And talking to a friend. Walking down a railroad track.
He's a mover, he's a shaker, he's a big money maker. Spit and shine on his Alligator shoes. Doin' what he's doin', headed straight for ruin. And he doesn't even have a clue.
I can get feeling down. I can cruise downtown. And find a good place to cry. And drink a bottle dry. . I could see closin' time. I could ease my mind.