Been alone so long

that I've forgotten what it's like

to feel somebody next to me

and hear her breathing peacefully

when I wake up at night.



Been alone so long

that I've forgotten what to say--

if I meet somebody who

might easily resemble you

I smile, but look away...

I look away.



Been alone so long

that I've forgotten what to do:

how to make the whole thing right

and how to help if she's uptight

and when to run and when to fight...

how to make her stay the night--

that's if I ever knew.



Been alone so long

that I've forgotten what it's like

to feel somebody next to me

and hear her breathing peacefully

when I wake up at night

wake up at night

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