I first saw her in an army base hall
Streamers on the ceiling and a disco ball
My friends told me she was out of my league
Her in a gown and me in fatigues
Next thing I know I’m moving into her place
And I have to say I got a smile on my face
Her Great Dane sprawled on the floor
And she’s given me one of her bedroom drawers
She’s so different from me
She sees colors I don’t see
Listens on frequencies
New to me
She does those crossword puzzles
Spends Sunday morning with a pencil in her hand
She loves those random references
To books she’s read and travels she’s planned
She's got a record collection
People and songs I’ve never heard
She tells me she’s got a surprise
Then drops the needle and closes her eyes
[Chorus]
I know that one day I’ll wake up
When this deployment is done
I’ll open the door to her house
And she’ll be reading on the couch
[Instrumental]
[Chorus to end]
credits
from Newer Songs,
track released December 26, 2022
Written and performed by Peter LaQuerre.
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