She struts into the room, wellI don't know her But with a magnifying glance I just sort of look her over We have a drink or two, well, maybe three And then suddenly she starts telling me her life story She says
Baby, if you wanna be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise And I'm still on my own
Told her that I came from Detroit City And I played guitar in a long-haired rock and roll band She asked me why the singers name was Alice I said listen, baby, you really wouldn't understand And I said
Baby, if you wanna be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise And I'm still on my own On my own
Oh baby, if you wanna be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long long way to paradise And I'm still on my own Ooooooh