LEARNING TO LIVE AGAIN
(Don Schlitz / Stephanie Davis)





I burned my hand and I cut my face
Heaven knows how long it's been
Since I've felt so out of place, I'm wonderin' if I'll fit in
Debbie and Charley said they'd be here by nine
And Deb said she might bring a friend
Just my luck they're right on time so here I go again

I'm gonna smile my best smile
And I'm gonna laugh like it's goin' out of style
Look into her eyes and pray that she don't see
This learning to live again is killing me

A little caf�, table for four
But there's just conversation for three
I like the way she let me get the door
I wonder what she thinks of me
Debbie just whispered, "You're doin' fine"
And I wish that I felt the same
She's asked me to dance, now her hand's in mine
Oh, my God, I've forgotten her name

But I'm gonna smile my best smile
And I'm gonna laugh like it's goin' out of style
Look into her eyes and pray that she don't see
This learning to live again is killing me

(Instrumental Break)

Now here we are beneath her porch light
And I say what a great time it's been
A kiss on the cheek, a whisper goodnight
And I say, "Can I see you again"
And she just smiles her best smile
And she laughs like it's goin' out of style
Looks into my eyes and says, "We'll see"
Oh, this learning to live again is killing me
God, this learning to live again is killing me



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - July 2020)