Introduce Myself To You
Capo 3rd fret key of Cm fingering: Am
4/8/2006

I been wishing that your trembling lips were closer to mine
I been wishing that your fingers were intertwined
(in my bedspread)
I bought some candles to match your eyes
I bought some roses put 'em on your side
If I ever get the courage up I'm gonna introduce myself to you.

The waitress pours my coffee never sees the cup or me
She can tell that I am traveling by the backpack at my feet
(And my bedroll.)
If she had wondered, I would've said your name.
Would my voice have given away
Shame or blame?
Would she say "Just get your courage up,
Go east an introduce myself to you."

There's a bird on the corner looking for money to burn.
She's been leaning into cars searching for the early worm
At 4 a.m.
Through the ugly diner window she caught my eye
I shook my head, she mouthed "All men lie."
She couldn't help me get my courage up
To introduce myself to you.

I've written 20 postcards in 3 days on the road
I never mention history Just the future I know
(In my dreams)
This last one, just has my name.
The one before - yours was the same.
And if I ever get the courage up
I'm gonna introduce myself to you.

There's a taxi going north, a beer truck going south.
This town is waking up, it's time I headed out
(But which direction?)
Is this an ending, or just a fight?
You said you didn't know me anymore
You said good bye.
And if I ever get my courage up
I'm gonna introduce myself to you.