I live alone It's good for me 'Cause quiet time is precious time; It's what I need It helps me grow And learn to be responsible You learn to live, you learn to give The things a man must know I sleep alone It's sad but it's true Mess' around is fine, but I'd rather be with you Been so long since I've held somebody special Long and tight and hard I live alone (I live alone) I sleep alone (I sleep alone) I eat alone (I eat alone) Don't feel sorry for me I live alone (I live alone) I sleep alone (I sleep alone) I eat alone (I eat alone) Don't feel sorry for me Beethoven and Debussy A bottle of wine and a book to read I wish you were here to set me free 'Cause these are the days I eat alone A table for one is fine Got my journal for my thoughts Watch the people while I write It's okay It's better than being bored I'm staring into space and too afraid to ask for more I live alone (I live alone) I sleep alone (I sleep alone) I eat alone (I eat alone) Don't feel sorry for me I live alone (I live alone) I learn alone (I sleep alone) I eat alone (I eat alone) Don't feel sorry for me Beethoven and Debussy A bottle of wine and a book to read I wish you were here to set me free 'Cause these are the days These are the Days (4x) I drink alone I sit at my favorite bar Watch the people drinkin', talkin', drinkin', drinkin' (heh) Forgettin' who we are I cry alone Helps me out a lot ‘Cause things don't always go as planned Be thankful for what you got I live alone (I live alone) I sleep alone (I sleep alone) I eat alone (I eat alone) Don't feel sorry for me I live alone (I live alone) I sleep alone (I sleep alone) I drink alone (I drink alone) Don't feel sorry for me Beethoven and Debussy A bottle of wine and the rotary I wish you were here to set me free 'Cause these are the days (These are the days) These are the days (I wish you were here) These are the days These are the days (I'm lonely) These are the days of life I live alone