i burned my hand
and i cut my face
heaven knows how long it's been
since i've felt so out of place
wondering if i fit in

debbie and charlie
said they'd be here by 9
and deb said she might bring a friend
just my luck
they're right on time
so here i go again

and i'm gonna smile my best smile
and i'm gonna laugh like it's gone out of style
look into her eyes and pray
that she don't see
that learning to live again
is killing me

little cafe
table for 4
but there's just conversation for 3
i like the way she let me get the door
and i wonder what she thinks of me
debbie just whispered
you're doing fine
and i just wished that i felt the same
she's asked me to dance
now her hands in mine
oh my god i've forgotten her name

and i'm gonna smile my best smile
and i'm gonna laugh like it's gone out of style
look into her eyes and pray
that she don't see
this learning to live again
is killing me

now here we are
beneath her porch light
and i say what a great time it's been
a kiss on the cheek
whisper goodnight
and i say can i see you again
and she just smiles her best smile
and she laughs like it's gone out of style
looks into my eyes and says we'll see
oh this learning to live again is killing me
god this learning to live again
is killing me