You strut into the room Well I don't know ya With a magnifying glance I just sort of looked her over, hmm We have a drink or two Well, maybe three And then suddenly you started telling me Your life story You said Baby, if you want to be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long long way to paradise And I'm still on my own Told ya that I came From New York City And I played guitar In a real live rock and roll band You asked me why The singer's name was Alice I said listen, baby You really wouldn't understand And I said Baby, if you want to Be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long long way to paradise And I'm still on my own Baby, if you want to Be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long long way to paradise And I'm still on my own