wasting my time

a shadow on the riverbank

watching my reflection go to sea



wind in my hair

i could be most anywhere

but i do not care to know

not where i stand



baby, i`ve been lost without you

since i don`t have a place to call my home

oh, my sweet baby, must i empty my heart?

must i take what i can get and make it my own?

as long as i love my baby

i`m only lonely



she said not to call

said it would be best for all concerned

if i just all but disappear



she loves you best

and i love her nonetheless

so i just listen to the voice on the machine, singing



baby, i`ve been lost without you

since i don`t have a place to call my home

oh, my sweet baby, must i empty my heart?

must i take what i can get and call it my own?

as long as i love my baby

i`m only lonely



maybe one day she`ll call me up and say