I nearly died I suicided softly
I saw her shadow through the cafe window
I watched you lean across the table

I watched you whisper in her ear

And she is your holy Mary

And I am so ordinary
And you can use me if you want to
I know you need me just like an old soft shoe


She looks like me but a bit prettier
She's a skater and a ballet dancer

I saw her on your motorcycle
In the seat I thought was meant for me


And when your mother came to Boston you disappeared
And then I saw you three together
I guess she makes the best impression

With her charming femininity

Oh but I am the one you will call when alone

And I am the one who will give when she's gone
And so I give
So I give


I tell myself that love is truly giving
Somehow I justify this

Hoping you will understand me
Hoping you will love me back


And she is your holy Mary
And I am so ordinary
And she is your Queen Cleopatra

And I'm just your morning after
And she is your Star Spangled Banner
And I am just Frere Jaque

And you can lose me if you want to

And I am so ordinary