Abandoned Love

The Everly Brothers

I can see the turning of the key

I've been deceived by the clown inside of me

I thought that he was right but he's afraid

But something's telling me I wear the ball and chain



My patron saint is fighting with the ghost

He's always off somewhere when I need him most

The Spanish moon is rising on the hill

But my heart is telling me I love you still



Everybody's wearin' a disguise

To hide what they've got left behind their eyes

But me I can't cover what I am

Wherever the children go I'll follow them



I march in the parade of liberty

But as long as I love you I'm not free

How long must I suffer such abuse?

Won't you let me see your smile before I turn you loose?



We sat in an empty theatre and we kissed

I asked you please to cross me off your list

My head tells me it's time to make a change

But my heart is telling me "I love you, but you're strange"



So one more time at midnight near the wall

Take off your heavy makeup and your shawl

Won't you come down from the throne from where you sit?

Let me feel your love one more time, before I abandon it.



I come back to the town from the flamin' moon

I see you in the street, I began to swoon

I love to see you dress before the mirror

Won't you let me in your room one time before I finally disappear?