Down in a local bar

Out on the boulevard

The sound of an old guitar

Is saving you from sinking

It’s a long way down

It’s a long way



Back like you never broke

You tell a dirty joke

He touches your leg and thinks he’s getting close

For now you let him just this once

Just for now

And just like that – it’s over



[Chorus:]

Don’t turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Don’t be afraid

Keep it all inside, all inside

When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard



In all your silver rings

And all your silken things

That song you softly sing – is keeping you from breaking

It’s a long way down

It’s a long way

Back here you never loved

You’ve shaked the shivers off

You take a drink to get your courage up

Can you believe it

Just this once

Just for now

And just like that

It’s over



[Chorus]



Please hold on – it’s alright

Please hold on – it’s alright

Please hold on



Down in a local bar

Out on the boulevard

The sound of an old guitar

Is saving you



[Chorus x2]