I've found friends in alleys, & I've made friends with thieves.
So, I've got time to spare if you'll take a walk with me.
I'll tell you all my stories 'Til we have to make our own.
I think we'd be better off together than alone.
Two life-times full of lessons, & we've heard our share of lies.
You don't bring me no excuses & I don't bring you mine.
Bring me no excuses & I don't tell you lies.
It's just dresses on a clothesline - A quiet valley where...
I swear I dreamed this day before & you were standing there.
Light fell on your shoulders - I drew a thankful breath.
There were times I could've settled down, but I'm glad I didn't yet.
Crazy on the midnight, coming on like a mirage.
She's an open-ended question when the conversation drops.
There's a sweetness & a sorrow in the iris of her eye.
& After seeing quite a lot of her, I still get surprised.
I'm not always in my element walking through downtown.
I was raised where there were fewer bright distractions to be found.
It's the smell of watered asphalt in the heavy Houston air...
& I'd be lying if I told you that was all that keeps me here.
It's just dresses on a clothesline - A quiet valley where...
I swear I dreamed this day before & you were standing there.
Light fell on your shoulders - I drew a thankful breath.
There were times I could've settled down, but I'm glad I didn't yet.