I Can't See You Tonight Lyrics

You called me up to say you missed me

And it's been nearly twenty years

Since the last time that you kissed me

And chased away my childish fears

You said we ought to get together

Said you were getting on a flight

And you were wondering if whether

I might see you tonight

Yes I have tried to love another

I fooled myself, I fooled her too

Thought she was happy as my lover

Thought I was finally over you

But this old heart is dark and dusty

And I've been drinking wrong or right

Not quite blind drunk, oh but I must be

Cause I just can't see you tonight

Our romance was much too chilly

And this old town still looks the same

I guess I probably look silly

Stoned drunk and calling out your name

But this old voice is growing weaker

It used to squeal, it used to growl

I loved her once but I couldn't keep her

Your memory chased her off somehow

This old house is too damn quiet

This old room is damp and bare

I speak your name and then deny it

Convince myself that I don't care

This old brain is growing brittle

This old soul is in overdrive

I guess I miss you just a little

That's why this love song's still alive