Elvis Costello Lovers That Never Were Lyrics

Lovers That Never Were Lyrics

(McCartney/MacManus) 
I have always needed somebody, girl 
But I close the doors to keep out the world 
But for you 
I would be here all alone 
Locked in a photograph 

All of the clocks have run down 
Lover beware 
We`ll be the lovers that never were 

I hang patiently on every word you send 
Will we ever be much more than just friends? 
As for you 
You sit there playing this game 
You keep me waiting 

When all of the clocks have run down 
All over the world 
We`ll be the lovers that never were 

For as long as the sun shines 
In somebody`s eyes 
I believe in you, baby 
So don`t tell me lies 
For as long as the trees 
Throw down blossoms and leaves 
I know there will be 
A parade of unpainted dreams 

And I know, dear 
How much it`s going to hurt 
If you still refuse to get your hands dirty 
So you 
You must tell me something...I love you 
Say goodbye or anything 

All of the clocks have run down 
Time`s at an end 
If we can`t be lovers we`ll never be friends 

For as long as the sun shines 
In somebody`s eyes 
I believe in you, baby 
So don`t tell me lies 
For as long as the trees 
Throw down blossoms and leaves 
I know there will be 
A parade of unpainted dreams