Capo 2nd fret

Standard (EADGBE)

Waiting for the nightingale to sing

Waiting for the harbor lights to dim

I've been on the outside lookin' in

While the widow in the window waits for him.

But he won't be back

Can't you realize that?

And he's laughing at your sorrow

-

Waiting for a ship that won't come in

Waiting for a tear to reach her chin

I'm knockin', but she will not let me in.

But he won't be back

Can't you realize that?

And he's laughing at your sorrow

How can I explain, your love is all in vain

While he wastes your precious hours

I could fill your days with flowers.

How can I replace the smile upon a face

Of a lover that I can never be

How can I begin to make you love again

And try to make you see

That he won't be back

Can't you realize that?

And he's laughing at your sorrow

How can I explain, your love is all in vain

While he wastes your precious hours

I could fill your days with flowers.

Flowers........

Flowers.....