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Once upon a midnight dearie
I woke with something in my head
I couldn’t escape the memory
Of a phone call and of what you said
Like a game show contestant with a parting gift
I could not believe my eyes
When I saw through the voice of a trusted friend
Who needs to humor me and tell me lies
Yeah humor me and tell me lies
And I’ll lie too and say I don’t mind
And as we seek so shall we find
And when you’re feeling open I’ll still be here
But not without a certain degree of fear
Of what will be with you and me
I still can see things hopefully
But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down
And shake me and my confidence
About a great many things
But I’ve been there I can see it cower
Like a nervous magician waiting in the wings
Of a bad play where the heroes are right
And nobody thinks or expects too much
And Hollywood’s calling for the movie rights
Singing hey babe let’s keep in touch
Hey baby let’s keep in touch
But I want more than a touch I want you to reach me
And show me all the things no one else can see
So what you feel becomes mine as well
And soon if we’re lucky we’d be unable to tell
What’s yours and mine the fishing’s fine
And it doesn’t have to rhyme so don’t you feed me a line
But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down
Tra la la la la bomba dear this is the pilot speaking
And I’ve got some news for you
It seems my ship still stands no matter what you drop
And there ain’t a whole lot that you can do
Oh sure the banner may be torn and the wind’s gotten colder
Perhaps I’ve grown a little cynical
But I know no matter what the waitress brings
I shall drink in and always be full
My cup shall always be full
Oh I like coffee
And I like tea
I’d like to be able to enter a final plea
I still got this dream that you just can’t shake
I love you to the point you can no longer take
Well all right okay
So be that way
I hope and pray
That there’s something left to say
But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down
But you
Why you wanna give me a run-around
Is it a sure-fire way to speed things up
When all it does is slow me down
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Loretta Dominguez
Love this song , the hermonica is great! Thanks for the great tunes. Love you guys.
Jeff Thalison
this song,. made me buy the album,. this album started an obsession!
ange from aus
just have to say i love this song. actually there isnt a song that i have hear that i havent liked. but seriously guys, you need to come to australia!!!! please!!! preferably central coast or newcastle in new south wales…….
Hillary Palmer
I fell in love with your band when I was 14 and at 22 I finally get to see you guys jam at Wakarusa and now I get to introduce my son who is 4 to the awesomeness that is your music!!! I love your music and he does too so for us to get to bond over this experience is super exciting!!! You have an amazing talent!!!!
Haole Cat
Just stopped on an episode of Roseanne and there you were! Its been 16 years, and this song is still always in my car.
Harmonicapete
you guys rock. love to meet the band sometime when youre in portland maine area, I get a big response from the croud when playin your type of music
GABANA
I’m a “black girl” from CT and mii friends laugh @ mii cuz ii blast this song and know it word for word. ii love being mii and ii love your band and have since this video aired on MTV…… KUDOS TO US ;^)
Franklin Hundertmarck
Excelente cd. Marcou nossas festas nos anos 90 e até hoje escutamos muito esse cd.
Por favor venham tocar no Brasil. Aqui vocês tem milhares de fans.
We want BLUES TRAVELER in BRASIL !!! PLEASE !!!
Adalberto Hermanowicz
Hi there, just became aware of your blog through Google, and found that it’s really informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels. I will appreciate if you continue this in future. Lots of people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!
Bill
I always believed that the Blues Travlers are on of the best Bands, and they never get credit for being brilliant song writers.
lorie
I really do adore you guys. I am from Santa Cruz, CA. Have been in CT. for 5 yrs now. I saw you many of yrs ago at the catalyst. And oh my!!! I feel in love. Then got lucky and saw you at the Levitt here in CT. I was the loud one!
Hugs!!!
Doug Jones
Hung out with you guys at the Walrus in Boulder back in 90 and 91! Open mike nite at JJ McCabes then after hours at the Walrus! Glad to see the continued love of music!!!!!!
P0pp3r4Lyf3
The reason these songs stand the test of time is due to the technical execution, love, and soul that is bled from these guys. Bless.
<3
Suzanne Mager
This is my son’s favorite band. He saw them in NYC and again at Myrtle Beach. I want to have something special made for him for Christmas and I need an LP Album Cover, front and back…I have searched EVERY where. Can anyone help me. He is a great guy and this would be a very special present for him. He turned me on to the music as well. Thank you
Jony
i`d like to see you guys playibg in Brazil please!!!
Great band and great songs…regards!
Calvin Crabtree
When can i get down on a track?