i've been walking a familiar line
painted fingers and wasted time for you
and i've been thinking in double time
but i give it up 'cause it's you
and i've been watching you taking your time
it's more trouble than it's worth but it's you
i've been working overtime
i push my body across the line for you
and i would do it any time you want
come around and smile the way you do
now i've been talking in double time
that's why i act like i do
and when you're not here there's a familiar face
someone's come to take your place