SOLITARY MAN Neil DiamondWritten by Neil DiamondMelinda was mine'Til the timeThat I found herHolding JimLoving HimThen Sue came alongLoved me strongThat's what I thoughtMe and SueBut that died tooDon't know that I willBut until I can find meThe girl who'll stayAnd won't play games behind meI'll be what I amA solitary manSolitary manI've had it to hereBein' whereLove's a small wordPart-time thingPaper ringI know it's been doneHavin' oneGirl who'll love meRight or wrongWeak or strongDon't know that I willBut until I can find meThe girl who'll stayAnd won't play games behind meI'll be what I amA solitary manSolitary man