Ashes

I once had a job so fine
I'd stroll through the office doors with pride
I was a high-riser, talking bottom-line
But it's gone, yeah it's gone
I'd smile when women asked what I did
For no one could match the "wonder kid"
But competitors attacked and business took a dive
Now I'm the best dressed man in the unemployment line ('cause)

I try, fail, and try again, you see
The "real world" has finally made sense to me
If you want to be strong, you just need practice
Fate can burn rock, but it can't burn ashes

I once had a girl so nice
Other guys would ask me for advice
All of my dreams were in her eyes
But she's gone, yeah she's gone
She had me dancing on the beach in May
Made me feel like a child on Christmas Day
But she left me in April, alone and upset
Now I'm looking for someone to help me forget ('cause)

I try, fail, and try again, you see
The "real world" has finally made sense to me
If you want to be strong, you just need practice
Fate can burn rock, but it can't burn ashes

Yeah, it's alright
I can be alone on a Saturday night
I'll stare at the darkness
Knowing there will soon be light ('cause)

I try, fail, and try again, you see
The "real world" has finally made sense to me
If you want to be strong, you just need practice
Fate can burn rock, but it can't burn ashes

Copyright © 1983 John Gerner

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