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Intro

Down in a local bar

Out on the Boulevard

The sound of an old guitar

Is saving you from sinking

It's a long way down, it's a long way

Back like you never broke

You tell a dirty joke

He touches your leg

And thinks he's getting close

For now you let him

Just this once

Just for now

And just like that

It's over

Don't turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Don't be afraid

But keep it all inside, all inside

When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard

For the Belle of the Boulevard

Riff

In all your silver rings

In all your silken things

That song you softly sing

Is keeping you from breaking

It's a long way down, it's a long way

Back here you're never lost

You shake the shivers off

You take a drink

To get your courage up

Can you believe it?

Just this once

Just for now

And just like that

It's over

Don't turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Don't be afraid

But keep it all inside, all inside

When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard

For the Belle of the Boulevard

Solo

Please hold on, it's alright

Please hold on, it's alright

Please hold on

Down in a local bar

Out on the Boulevard

The sound of an old guitar

Is saving you

Don't turn away

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Don't be afraid

But keep it all inside, all inside

When you fall apart

Dry your eyes, dry your eyes

Life is always hard

For the Belle of the Boulevard