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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Carla Bley
Carla Bley
Organ
Michael Mantler
Michael Mantler
Trumpet
Roswell Rudd
Roswell Rudd
Trombone
Carlos Ward
Carlos Ward
Alto Saxophone
Bob Stewart
Bob Stewart
Tuba
Richard Tee
Richard Tee
Piano
Eric Gale
Eric Gale
Guitar
Gordon Edwards
Gordon Edwards
Bass Guitar
Steve Gadd
Steve Gadd
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Carla Bley
Carla Bley
Composer
John Hunt
John Hunt
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Carla Bley
Carla Bley
Producer
Michael Mantler
Michael Mantler
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dining alone
Sipping his wine
Watching the door
Checking the time
Is that her?
What to do
False alarm
[Verse 2]
One more glass 'till she shows
Or perhaps someone else he knows
Might try her
Maybe not
Just can't speak
[Refrain]
Passing the salt
Without a word
All eyes lowered
Avoiding looks
[Verse 3]
Faces in books
Through the door
Is it true?
Yes, it's her
What to do
Politely smile
Turn away
What to say
[Instrumental]
Passing time takes its toll
Nothing said
Time to go
What to do
Try and joke
Tongue tied
[Refrain]
Thinking next day
It's been too long
Eating elsewhere
More friendly types
Trying again
Might make friends
[Verse 4]
Have a drink
Maybe smile
At someone nice across the aisle
Someday, perhaps
Who knows?
[Instrumental]
Dining alone
Sipping his wine
Watching the door
Playing for time
No one comes
Lights turn low
Time to go
Written by: Carla Bley, John Hunt

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