Carla Bley - Dining Alone lyrics

Dining alone Sipping his wine Watching the door Checking the time Is that her? What to do False alarm One more gla** ‘till she shows Or perhaps someone else he knows Might try her Maybe not Just can't speak Pa**ing the salt Without a word All eyes lowered Avoiding looks Faces in books Through the door Is it true? Yes, it's her What to do Politely smile Turn away What to say [Instrumental] Pa**ing time takes its toll Nothing said Time to go What to do Try and joke Tongue tied! Thinking next day It's been too long Eating elsewhere More friendly types Trying again Might make friends Have a drink Maybe smile At someone nice across the aisle Someday, perhaps Who knows? [Instrumental] Dining alone Sipping his wine Watching the door Playing for time No one comes Lights turn low Time to go [sigh] --- .