Penelope

Old boots kick up the dust in this lonely town
Trying to shake the past that’s been following me around
When I look into the mirror, no matter how I try
There’s still dirt on my face, from making you cry

'Cause I took a ride to Texas with some friends of old
Working hard to strike it lucky, bring back my weight in gold
With enough green in my pocket to the Kansas borderline
On my way home to you, I changed my mind

Penelope, Penelope, you’re everything I’d ever need
So hold me if you can, but I’m like water in your hands
Forgive me Penelope given time I hope you see
I couldn’t break your heart, so I’m not coming back
And Penelope you deserve much better than that

From the Colorado River up to the Northwest trail
I got me to Portland with a dream to set sail
Although you’re on the East coast waiting for my call now
I’d pick up the phone, but I’d be letting you down

I couldn’t find my sea legs, it was much too cold to bear
In Montana, worked the railroad for beer and hotel fare
Said I’d meet you at the station on the 25th of May
And I’m sure you were there, but I didn’t board the train

Penelope, Penelope, you’re everything I’d ever need
So hold me if you can, but I’m like water in your hands
Forgive me Penelope given time I hope you see
I couldn’t break your heart, so I’m not coming back
And Penelope you deserve much better than that

Penelope, I still love you, my friend
But I don’t know what I will say if I see you again
Penelope, I just need some time
One day I’ll come back to you, I hope you’re doing just fine

Penelope, Penelope, you’re everything I’d ever need
So hold me if you can, but I’m like water in your hands
Forgive me Penelope given time I hope you see
I couldn’t break your heart, so I’m not coming back
And Penelope you deserve much better than that