Abandoned Love

[Intro] My heart is telling me I love you still [Verse 1] I can see the turning of the key I’ve been deceived by the clown inside of me I thought that he was righteous, but he’s vain Oh, something’s telling me I wear the ball and chain [Verse 2] My patron saint is a-fighting with a ghost He’s always off somewhere when I need him most The Spanish moon is rising on the hill But my heart is telling me I love you still [Verse 3] I come back to the town from the flaming moon I see you in the street, I begin to swoon I love to see you dress before the mirror Won’t you let me in your room one time before I finally disappear? [Verse 4] Everybody’s wearing a disguise To hide what they’ve got left behind their eyes But me, I can’t cover what I am Wherever the children go, I’ll follow them [Verse 5] I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you, I’m not free How long must I suffer such abuse? Won’t you let me see you smile one time before I turn you loose? [Verse 6] I’ve given up the game, I’ve got to leave The pot of gold is only make-believe The treasure can’t be found by men who search Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church [Verse 7] We sat in an empty theater and we kissed I asked ya please to cross me off your list My head tells me it’s time to make a change But my heart is telling me I love you, but you’re strange [Instrumental Break] [Verse 8] So, one more time at midnight, near the wall Take off your heavy makeup and your shawl Won’t you descend from the throne from where you sit? Let me feel your love one more time before I abandon it