Beignets and a Chicory Coffee

He walked the streets alone at night, just trying to pass the hours

He found her crying on the curb, beside a bed of flowers

Her purse has just been snatched she said

Did he have a dollar to spare?

He took her hand and led her to the café at the edge of the square

They sat and ate their sugary treats

And laughed like they hadn't a care

He walked across the street and picked a flower for her hair

They smiled and talked the whole night through

Until the sun grew bright

They kissed goodbye but swore they'd meet again tomorrow night

Beignets and a chicory coffee, and a dream that could never come true

Well all I want in this earthly world

A beignet, a hot coffee, and you

They met each day for months on end, each night their love would grow

They planned a life together soon, the ring on her finger did show

One day right at the usual time, he came but she wasn't there

He sat all night til daybreak lit the café at the edge of the square

Beignets and a chicory coffee, and a dream that could never come true

Well all I want in this earthly world

A beignet, a hot coffee, and you

Beignets and a chicory coffee, and a dream that could never come true

Well all I want in this earthly world

A beignet, a hot coffee, and you

He walks the streets alone at night, just trying to pass the hours

And tries to piece together what had passed with all of his powers

Was it due to an accident, foul play, or her family's demands?

Or did she just grow tired of him?

The truth just slips through his hands

Beignets and a chicory coffee, and a dream that could never come true

Well all I want in this earthly world

A beignet, a hot coffee, and you

Well all I want in this earthly world

A beignet, a hot coffee, and you