Hope Road Lyrics - Singles - Clark Anne

So these are circumstances 

Leading to my sorry tale 

I was in a town I didn't know 

I'd arrieved there by rail 

It all began a week befire - 

The joys of Saturday Night - 

An invite to a party 

Or watching The Price Is Right 

Opting for a soiree 

For the first time in a year 

Mixed badly with the revellers 

Mixed Bacardi, wine and beer 

The room moved back and forwards 

The dancers did the same 

Found refuge in a corner 

That's when he asked my name 

Well this is very nice, I thought 

Smiling through the haze 

As we talked of Auguste Rodin 

Through to Harold Pinter's plays 

Said he played piano 

Said his name was Steve 

Why shouldN't I believe 

That he really lived so far away 

Had to make a move for home 

Scribbled down his address 

Said he didn't have a phone 

Would I like to come to dinner 

On Friday of next week 

To this i said I'd love to 

As he kissed me on the cheek 

That night I felt so happy 

Excited through and through 

See ! The company of strangers 

Doesn't always leave you blue 

Stumbled home contented 

Like a cat that got the cream 

Wake up a little weary 

But I knew it was no dream 

The next few days were auyiouns 

What could I find towaer ? 

What happens if i arrive 

And there is no Hope Road there ? 

My friend said don't ba silly 

No one does things like that 

Now will you get a move on 

And take off that stupid hat ! 

Made sure I set out early 

Made sure I caught the train 

Got out at the right station 

Then of course came down the rain 

Followed the directions 

Excactly as he said 

Asked people if they new Hope Road 

But they just walked on ahead 

I turned left at the junction 

Took the fork off to the right 

Straight over at the crossroads 

Then down to the traffic lights 

must have walked those streets for hours 

in the dark and in the cold 

Before I realyy could accept 

There was no place called Hope Road 

So here I am alone again 

Indoors by myself 

The TV, plants, books and I 

All nearly on the shelf 

Next time I'll be more cautions 

Next time I Won't be fooled 

It's another of those basic things 

You're never taught at school 

Let this be a warning 

As you wander through the world 

It makes no difference who you are 

Be you boy or be you girl 

Be very , very careful 

When people seems so nice 

It's not how that it's expensive 

Later on you pay the price 

There's no Hope Road