Lonesome Joe Songtext
von Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Mister bartender, won′t you pour me out a drink?
Do you mind if we talk for a while?
I'm like an old steamer that′s just about to sink
Then I always manage a smile
I'll never sleep tonight
I'll have to lay awake
And drink away the memories
Tomorrow will have to wait
My mirror always threatens me
She looked just like an actress
You know the dish she′s blown
Right there upon the mattress
And then the vision′s gone
Make this one a double
I see everyone has left
I have to hide my troubles
Forgetting love again
Lonesome Joe, I just don't know what I should do


On my own, so sad and blue
Lonesome Joe, struck by shame, heart′s in pain
Lonesome Joe, I'm in love again
Mister bartender, can the piano player play?
Can he play "As Time Goes By"?
I never knew the words
I never really understood
But it always made her cry
I′ll never sleep tonight
I'll have to lay awake
Drink away the memories
Tomorrow will have to wait
My mirror always threatens me
Lonesome Joe, I just don′t know what I should do
On my own, so sad and blue
Lonesome Joe, struck by shame, heart's in pain
Lonesome Joe, I'm in love again
Oh Lonesome Joe, I′ve got the blues again