[Verse 1]

I burned my hand and I cut my face

Heaven knows how long it's been

Since I've felt so out of place

Wonderin' if I would fit in

Debbie and Charlie said they'd be here by nine

And Deb said she might bring a friend

Just my luck, they're right on time

So, here I go again

[Chorus]

And I'm gonna smile my best smile

And I'm gonna laugh like it's goin' out of style

Look into her eyes and pray, that she don't see

That learning to live again is killin' me

[Verse 2]

A little cafe, a table for four

But there's just conversation for three

I like the way she let me get the door

And I wonder what she thinks of me

Debbie just whispered, "You're doin' fine"

And I wish that I felt the same

She's asked me to dance, now her hand's in mine

Oh, my God, I've forgotten her name

[Chorus]

But I'm gonna smile my best smile

And I'm gonna laugh like it's goin' out of style

Look into her eyes and pray, that she don't see

This learning to live again is killin' me

[Interlude]

[Verse 3]

Now here we are, beneath her porch light

And I say, "What a great time it's been"

A kiss on the cheek, a whisper, "Goodnight"

And I say, "Can I see you again?"

And she just smiles her best smile

And she laughs like it's goin' out of style

Looks into my eyes and says, "We'll see"

Oh, this learning to live again, is killin' me

[Outro]

God, this learning to live again, is killin' me