Waiting for the nightingale to sing

Waiting for the harbour lights to dim

I've been on the outside looking in

While the widow in the window waits for him

[Chorus 1]

But he won't be back

Won't you realize that

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 knocking, but she will not let me in

[Chorus 2]

And he won't be back

Can't you realize that

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

Bridge Of a lover that I can never be

How can I begin, to make you love again

And try to make you see

[Chorus 1 + 2]