L.A. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Leanne Scott)

Susan Raye - 1971

Also recorded by: David Frizzell




Standing in that silent hall
Waitin' for that final call
Says he doesn't love me anymore
Shakin' hands, I pack a bag
Tremblin' voice, I call a cab
Slowly I start walking to the door

The cab arrives, he blows his horn
I stumble out in the early morn'
Tell him of the place I've got to go
Hit a hundred signal lights
Peterbilts in a traffic fight
Gettin' through these doors has been so slow

L.A. International Airport
Where the big jet engines roar
L.A. International Airport
I won't see him anymore

Stewardess in a mini-skirt
A hippie in a leather shirt
Starlet on her way to Naples, Rome
While I'm wonderin' where it's at
I see a Paris diplomat
College kids are tryin' to get back home

Baggage cart goes quickly by 
I see my case and I start to cry
Stumble to the lounge to be alone
And while I'm tryin' to get some rest
I bite my lips and try my best
To fight the pain that's makin' me leave home

L.A. International Airport
Where the big jet engines roar
L.A. International Airport
I won't see him anymore

With silver wings across the sky
Vapour trails that wave goodbye
To those below who've got to stay at home
I wish that I had flown at night 
So I could take that Champagne flight
Rid myself of every tear I own

Soaring high above the heavens 
In a seven-forty-seven
Fighting back the tears that hurts my eyes
Captain's voice so loud and clear 
Amplifies into my ear
Assuring me I'm flying friendly skies

L.A. International Airport
Where the big jet engines roar
L.A. International Airport
I won't see him anymore


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2010)