Black and red-flowered strap 'cross your neck My how your heart has songs in it When will you shine your light on me? If not in this life, the next one, maybe I might fit perfectly in your arms Just like that road-weary old guitar When will you shine your light on me? If not in this life, the next one, maybe Your soul comes out on gilded wings From some dusty place behind the strings Black and red-flowered strap 'cross your neck My how your mouth has songs in it When will you shine your light on me? If not in this life, the next one, maybe If not in this life, the next one, maybe If not in this life, the next one, maybe