well he came in to the bar

just as our set was ending

and he didnt get very far

before he tried to catch my eye



well Id seen that look before

so when the set was over

I tried to slip out the door

but he was no fool either



and he stood there in my way

saying things about the music

like I like the way that you play, honey,

you know I play a little bit too.



wont you let me come up to your room

and well sing and well talk a while

you know Ive never met a lady quite like you before

oh wont you let me come up to your room

I said, sorry but its kind of late

and anyhow, I dont sleep with strangers anymore.



Well, he looked about twenty-two

tryin to act like thirty

but it was all that he could do

to cover up his surprise



he said, listen youve got me wrong

I only want conversation, maybe

play you some of my songs

get to know you a little more.



wont you let me come up to your room

and well sing and well talk a while

you know Ive never met a lady quite like you before

ah wont you let me come up to your room

I said, sorry but its kind of late

and anyhow, I dont sleep with strangers anymore.



No, I dont sleep with strangers anymore

Ive had my fill

of one-night stands

in cheap hotels

with dust on the windowsill

and you think it might be worth it

for a moment while youre touching

oh but after you turn away

then you know it was all for nothing



well then he smiled like a man caught out

confessed that hed been hoping

he said nothing was gained without a try

and surely I had to agree



that ships passing in the night

could still bring each other comfort

I said, maybe,