Second Chance Blues

My coat was buttoned wrong,

my coffee had no lid

The platform clock was laughing

at the thing I did

I waved at carriage windows

rolling out like rain

Same old morning, I have missed the train again

Missed the train again,

darling, what a way to start

Ticket in my pocket,

thunder in my heart

If time had a mercy,

it would call my name But I missed the train again

The baker knows my order

and my sorry shoes

The porter tips his cap

like I am headline news I promise every sunrise

I will change my game

Then I miss the train again

(doo bah) (la da da)

Maybe I am chasing

more than wheels and steam

Maybe being late is how I keep the dream

Still I hear tomorrow

calling down the lane

Missed the train again,

darling, let the whistle fly

I will find another platform,

I will tip my hat goodbye

If time wants to tease me,

let it play that game

I missed the train again

And I am singing just the same

Ticket in my pocket

Rain on the track Maybe next morning I will catch it

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