HEARTS OF STONE^©

Live 26 Nov 1988 version

You stare in the mirror at the lines in your face
And you try so hard to see, girl
The way things were when we were at your place
Everyday was just you and me, girl
And you cry because nothing good ever lasts
Ah girl, ah shit!
Don't worry baby

I can't talk now, I'm not alone
So put your ear close to the phone
This is the last dance, the last chance for hearts of stone

If there was something, baby, girl that I could do
Just to make you last, babe, you know I would
You should know better than to think that you can return to the past
So close your eyes and, baby, I'll be there
I'll hold you once more, no I won't go anywhere
I wish I could baby

But I can't talk now, I'm not alone
So put your ear close to the phone
This is the last dance, the last chance for hearts of stone

You cry because nothing good ever lasts
You cry because things get so strange, so fast
Well I know baby
Yes I know babe

I can't talk now, I'm not alone
So put your ear close to the phone
This is the last dance, the last chance for hearts of stone
This is the last dance, it's the last chance for hearts of stone

These lyrics refer to the 26 Nov 1988 live performance with Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at The Stone, San Francisco, CA. Note that Bruce forgets the lyrics when he says "ah shit!" during the first verse. Check also the Tracks version (more details), alternative version, and live 19 May 1978 version.