When I'm here to stay
On your hard wooden floor
And I can't find ways
To say thank you anymore
And I wake offside
Between the jacket and the floor
And the water you bring me
Has lemons fresh squeezed
And the happiest dog
Runs down at my feet
And the radio sings my favorite song
One more kiss and then I'm gone
I don't know how or why
But this is my life

You have sent out word
That your garden's no good
You need all new colours
You need all new wood
And would I help you if I could
You've got vines overgrown
And leaves blown astray
And the years take their toll
On the gardener's face
Digging holes in November
Means tulips in May
And if I dig them, there'll be pay
I don't know how or why
But this is my life

I don't know how or why
But here is my song
The stage is set in lights
And the microphone is on
And the night is mid-fall strong
We left the scene, left the dream
Left the play, left the prop
Left the water to boil in an old ancient pot
Left the meal on the table
And the cellar lights on
I don't know how or why
But here is my song