Old Lovers in Dressing Rooms

It wasn't very long for us

When you're young, it isn't hard to trust

I told her I was seventeen

She says that's how she still remembers me

I haven't many words to say

I thought about you every day

And she seems disappointed

When I say that I'm not happy yet

And I ask her if she liked the show

She says she heard me on the radio

And only works a few blocks down the street

She leaves her coat on when she takes a seat

"And was it really that worth writing 'bout?

They say your record deal is over now.

And did you love me like the way you wrote?"

I'm afraid so

I'm afraid so

She tells me she is happy now

She really loves a man, they have a house

I say I'm glad for her, I should have known

I have one too now, but I live alone

'Is it really you behind that beard?'

I say, 'I think so,' and we count the years

We tell stories and we sort of laugh

And then she jokes she wants my autograph

"And was it really how you sing it, dear

All I remember was the blood and tears

And did you love me like the way you wrote?"

I'm afraid so

I'm afraid so

She smiles and says she has to go

I'm left in silence all alone

'til they come and say I've gotta leave

They say there's people that I have to meet