[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Well, I'm so sad tonight
And the words won't come out right
It's been a long day on the track
And it's stamina that I lack
[Chorus]
So won't you run to me tonight?
Tonight, we could pretend that we're just lovers
But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner
[Verse 2]
Well, my heart is beating hard
And I'm off with a shot at the start
And my legs tremble from strain
But by the finish line, I am drained
[Chorus]
So won't you run to me tonight?
Tonight, let's not talk about next summer
'Cause I'll only ever be a middle distance runner
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Well, I'm so proud tonight
Of the woman you've become
And I'm just too tired to fight
So, my darling, I'll succumb
[Chorus]
But you'll have to run to me tonight
Tonight, I will love you forever
But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner