She struts into the room
Well I don't know her
But with a magnifying glance
I just sorta look her over

We have a drink or two, well maybe three
And then suddenly, she starts telling me her life story

She says

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Baby, if you want to, be my lover
You better take me home
Cause it's a long long way to paradise
And I'm still on my own.

Told her that I came from Detroit City
And I played guitar in a long haired rock and roll band
She asked me why the singer's name was Alice
I said 'listen baby, you really wouldn't understand'

And I said

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On my own,

Oh, baby, if you want to, be my lover
You better take me home,
Cause it's a long, long way, to paradise,
And I'm still on my own, own

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Writer(s): MICHAEL BRUCE