Sad song of Frenchtown, harmony and rhyme Blind man walks the street, silver cane beating out time Saxophone plays a haunting tune Magnolia blossom, heavy perfume
He stands by the window, looking out at the street A dark-skinned lady lies in his bed, restless in the heat She smiles in her sleep and quietly sighs Hanging on to promises and lovers' lies
Two old lovers trying to make it again Just like it used to be way back when Somehow he loved her but it all went wrong They just ran out of time, they couldn't wait that long They couldn't wait that long
He turns from the window and watches her sleep Same loving feeling, old love runs deep The shadows are fading, the sun is starting to rise He lies beside her and kisses her eyes
Two old lovers trying to make it again Just like it used to be way back when Somehow he loved her but it all went wrong They just ran out of time, they couldn't wait that long
Sad song of Frenchtown, harmony and rhyme Blind man walks the street, silver cane beating out time A saxophone plays a haunting tune Magnolia blossom, heavy perfume