WALKIN' THE FLOOR (Joey Molland)
[from Basil (demos old and new) CD - recorded 1983 - released U.S. 1998]

I got the story from a friend of mine
He's in a hurry, he didn't have much time
He said to tell you the way it all turned out
He didn't want it to be scream and shout
So he's livin' alone, watchin' the phone
Watchin' all night, hopin' he's right, alright

He got your picture, he's got a '45
He's got the mixture from a sleazy dive
He got him walkin' the floor, beggin' for more
Got it right in his hand just like you bled, he bled

He doesn't know what to do now, knows that he's in love with you, now
Knows he don't know where to go now
Knows he's gotta sing a tune for you

Now he's drifting on a one-way cloud
I tried to turn him, yeah, it's too late now
I saw him walkin' the floor, beggin' for more
Playin' all night, hopin' he'll fight
Hangin' alone, watchin' the phone
Watchin' all night, hopin' he's right

℗ Joekat Music (ASCAP)