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Dining Alone Lyrics by Carla Bley

Dinner Music

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[Verse 1]
Dining alone
Sipping his wine
Watching the door
Checking the time
Is that her?
What to do
False alarm

[Verse 2]
One more glass 'till she shows
Or perhaps someone else he knows
Might try her
Maybe not
Just can't speak

[Refrain 1]
Passing the salt
Without a word
All eyes lowered
Avoiding looks

[Verse 3]
Faces in books
Through the door
Is it true?
Yes, it's her
What to do
Politely smile
Turn away
What to say

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 4]
Passing time takes its toll
Nothing said
Time to go
What to do
Try and joke
Tongue tied

[Refrain 2]
Thinking next day
It's been too long
Eating elsewhere
More friendly types
Trying again
Might make friends

[Verse 5]
Have a drink
Maybe smile
At someone nice across the aisle
Someday, perhaps
Who knows?

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 6]
Dining alone
Sipping his wine
Watching the door
Playing for time
No one comes
Lights turn low
Time to go
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About “Dining Alone” by Carla Bley

Read the complete lyrics to "Dining Alone" by Carla Bley from the album "Dinner Music". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Jazz, Pop.

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"Dining Alone" is credited to Carla Bley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dining Alone" appears on "Dinner Music".

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