ROMAN CANDLES
(Michael Smotherman)

Waylon Jennings - 1982


It seems to me there ought to be
One time it's everybody's turn
To learn that lonely is only to see
There's no bridges left to burn

Just when it looks like love is over
Someone no one ever sees
Real love will tap you on the shoulder
It will knock you to your knees

It's a lot like roman candles
Red and blue and green
It's a lot like roman candles

Love comes along, makes you feel strong
It starts the good old days
Then when you feel loves got the deal
You'll find there ain't no check and raise

Just when it looks like love is over
Someone no one ever sees
Real love will tap you on the shoulder
It will knock you to your knees

It's a lot like roman candles
Red and blue and green
It's a lot like roman candles

It's a lot like roman candles
Red and blue and green
It's a lot like roman candles


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2018)