Johnnie, all your hundred songs Learned them on the guitar Played them in the mirror Pretended they were mine Johnnie, what a knack for words Each one cuts me deeper Strong enough to make you near When you're far away
Johnnie, is your suitcase tight? You say goodbye to no one Leave a mess of paper Make way for the coast Honey, all your bridges burned Should you find your boots worn I will patch your soles If you swear you'll walk with me
Johnnie, I could be your queen No more nights of long dreams You could be the stronger man To sleeps between these sheets But never with your lips sewn shut I can only do so much Won't lift a finger 'Til you show me where it hurts
Johnnie, is your suitcase tight? You say goodbye to no one Leave a mess of paper And make way for the coast Honey, all your bridges burned Should you find your boots worn I will patch your soles If you swear you'll walk with me
It's the way I'm gonna love you It's the way I'm gonna love you It's the way I'm gonna love you The only way I know to And I'll lay my candid loving on the line It's the way I'm gonna love you