On The Beach - Steve Forbert

Doll babe, I’m so alone tonight

Ain’t certain if I’m wrong or right

Ain’t certain if it’s all worthwhile

Lord babe, if I could see your smile

I’m standing on the shoreline looking at the raging sea

Well, it’s ugly, dark and cold and I’m feeling like it’s inside of me

Thinking that by now I’m old enough to act my age

Yes, and caught up in it all I’m working trying to turn that page

Doll babe, I know you won’t come here

You’re way beyond this atmosphere

I’m struggling where you used to be

Lord, baby, how d’you get so free?

You’ve got my respect and I’m jealous too but that’s alright

What I’m trying to say, it sure would do me good

If I could hold you tight tonight

I can’t put you down but other people talk that mess

Well, I hope you’re happy now, babe, happy with your sweet success

Doll babe, it’s getting way too real

I miss the way I used to feel

Can’t ever live that past again

Wish I knew now what I knew then

And walking in the sand, I look to see the tracks I’ve made

And the tide is rushing in and I’m watching while my footprints fade

It’s been a lonesome time since you were back here in my arms

And yes, I wonder now who’s melting in your doll baby charms

Doll babe, I’m so alone tonight

Ain’t certain if I’m wrong or right

Ain’t certain if it’s all worthwhile

Lord, babe, if I could see your smile