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Lonely Shadow
Words and Music by Steve Meko

He faced the door
She threw her cup
He knew right then they were breaking up
She had the key
Then she threw it out
And now they're swimmin' in their own doubt.

The smiling face he saw
When he came home
Had been replaced
And had just turned to stone
Because she felt alone and....

Defenses down, or worn away
She couldn't find the words to say
He saw the tears, tried to pretend
Could not believe that it had to end

The smiling face he saw
When he came home
Had been replaced
And Had just turned to stone
Because she felt alone and...

The smiling face he saw
When he came home
A Lonely Shadow that had turned to stone
Because she felt alone and....

So now he walks through their front door
He turns to see if she is sure
She looks at him and walks away
Too late for words
Nothing left to say

The smiling face he saw
When he came home
A Lonely Shadow that had turned to stone
Because she felt alone and.....