if you be wise

see her candle

waver in the window of her summer night. lying on the breeze

she tries to fall asleep. flights of fancy

dancing through her memories like arabian nights. he is riding on his wings of fire

and flies away. she can still hear him say. if you'll be wise

if you'll be smart

don't let a travelin' man take your heart. take my advice

don't let it start

you'll think you're different from the rest. you'll try to do your part

until he breaks your heart. lunch for the lonely

looking at picture postcards of someone else's scene. somehow they don't seem real

the sea's too green. somebody calls her

giving out information

about the boy on the moon. suddenly it's all too much

to be told

what she already knows. if you'll be wise

if you'll be smart

don't let a travelin' man take your heart. take my advice

don't let it start

'cause you've been told too many times. if you'll be wise

if you'll be smart

don't let a travelin' man take your heart. take my advice

don't let it start

'cause you've been told too many times. if you'll be wise

if you'll be smart

don't let a travelin' man take your heart. take my advice

don't let it start

'cause when he comes and needs a friend

he'll do it all again. better be smart

he's breakin' your heart

find you another lover. better be wise

and open your eyes

this time.