Steve Martin - Calico Train (Remix) lyrics

When you said goodbye, I thought I would cry Or at least feel the dark of a deep shade of blue I would have to attend to a heart on the mend And would fight back memories of you. You affected my life, oh I cannot deny that You made believe that life's not for free. But anger and scorn are not what I live for So my darling I'll leave that to you. I sat one night, in the glow of firelight and I played all my favorite tunes you dislike. Some friends made a call, let's go casual; Tonight is the Calico Ball. Now I'm feeling alive with a man on each side with my heart in tow is the most apropos and each swing round the room lifts and spins off the gloom and every step takes me further from you. That night at the dance, after all our romance Made me feel like a woman in bloom. Romance it is true, it is useful for you But for me now my star is true. Then a man came to me, I said yes I am free And I undid the clasp of my gold ball and chain. I danced in his charms, was completely disarmed, Now I'm riding along on the Calico Train. Sorrow and strain, they can both long remain They can take you and leave you alone and insane. But freedom's in sight, if the road in the night Is lit by the light of the Calico Train. Joy is the word now, that's guiding my life. My step is much quicker since you said goodbye. The blood flowing through me has turned to champagne, Now I'm riding along on the Calico Train.