[Verse 1]
When you saw me in that boardwalk light
I was sober but I felt alright
I was lonesome but I did not care
I was happy on my own down there
You came on so friendly introducing her to me
Somehow somethin' shifted and I drifted out to sea
[Chorus]
And I don't wish you tears
And I don't mean you harm
But I'm lost in your sweetheart's arms
[Verse 2]
Is she poison? Man, I just can't tell
I'm in heaven but I don't feel well
And here I stand a-talkin'
I don't expect to shake your hand
I don't know what you're thinkin'
But I hope you'll understand
[Chorus]
That I don't wish you tears
And I don't mean you harm
But I'm lost in your sweetheart's arms, ooh
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
I've bought some tickets and I've packed my clothеs
'Cause I'm leaving and I hope shе'll go
I'm going back to Memphis and I'd like to change her name
Do I have her love or am I caught up in some game?
[Chorus]
And I don't wish you tears
And I don't mean you harm
But I'm lost in your sweetheart's arms