The new man in my life Is a child too I'm drinking by myself Watching the news There setting fire, to Beirut I'm sitting here, waiting for you The new love in my life Is a new friend too I'm drinking a beer Listening to the news A black man, with an old guitar Knows how it feels, when we're apart A boy with a hat Walks on stage Were two new characters In a new play I'll finish my whisky, and turn in When you get back, i'll see you again