“The Book”

Well I can stand in the corner, lookin’ at the way you dance.
Dreamin’ of lovin’ you, but I know I don't stand a chance.
‘Cuz girl I seen that look in your eyes, and I know they weren’t sparklin’ at me.
Some other guy, he caught your eye, and now I’m standing at your feet, well darlin’.

How’m I Ever Gonna Get a Girl Like You.
There’s Nothin’ I Can Say or Do.
Well, I Can’t Change the Way I Look.
But It’s Not - The Cover - Girl, Well It's - The Book.

I can write you a letter, but I know it won’t change your mind.
‘Cuz the way that you felt, about me, I’ll forever ~ never find.
‘Cuz girl I seen that empty stare, gazin’ down at my poor wobbling knees.
You must have been blind, ‘cuz I’m hard to find, girl my beauty is underneath, baby.

How’m I Ever Gonna Get a Girl Like You.
There’s Nothin’ I Can Say or Do.
Well, I Can’t Change the Way I Look.
But It’s Not - The Cover - Girl, Well It's - The Book.

All I wanted was for you to call me, just one time.
I guess we weren't meant to be, man and wife.

How’m I Ever Gonna Get a Girl Like... You.
There’s Nothin’ I Can Say or Do.
Well, I Can’t Change the Way I Look.
But It’s Not - The Cover - Girl, It’s - The Book.
It’s - The Book.

Music and Lyrics, 1995: Peter J. Beauchemin