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I drink good coffee every morning
Comes from a place that's far away
And when i'm done I feel like talking
Without you here there is less to say
Don't want you thinking I'm unhappy
What is closer to the truth
If I lived till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
No longer moved to drink strong whiskey
I shook the hand of time and I knew
That if I lived till I could no longer climb my stairs
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
A face that dances and it haunts me
With laughter still ringin' in my ears
I still find pieces of your presence here
even, even after all these years
I don't want you thinkin' that I don't get asked to dinner
Cuz I'm here to say that I sometimes do
And even though I may seem to feel a touch of love
I just don't think I'll ever get over you
If I lived till I was a hundred and two
I just don't think I'll ever get over you

kdarwish Apr 17, 2013 - 09:33	Simply dreamy, lyrics, vocals, and acoustic guitar. Really all-round touching quality, thank you Radio Paradise DJ. [ Reply ]
satkinson Apr 11, 2013 - 16:18	First heard this song on the Garden State CD and loved it immediately. And then I had a big, drunken row with one of my few best girlfriends about it one night as she had an ex that she thought she'd never get over. I said that of course she would - lovely lyrics, but of course she'd get over him - and 6 years later I do believe she has (although she has no replacement. So it has strange memories, but still has to be one of my favourite songs ever. One of my 10 Desert Island Discs. [ Reply ]
robertomiller Feb 07, 2013 - 20:50	Very affecting song for me. Long way from the MaW years, years ago, and clearly an artist to the soul with something very resonate to say. At least to me. [ Reply ]
Proclivities Oct 05, 2012 - 09:11	kcar wrote: Yes, he's sadly neglected in the US. But does he own part of this establishment? And as much as Mark Knopfler? I think there are about ten songs or so, featuring Colin Hay here; it doesn't seem like a sign of ownership. However, there are at least 60 titles featuring some iteration of Mark Knopfler. [ Reply ]
ick Oct 05, 2012 - 09:08	fredriley wrote: This is about as likeable and nourishing as Vegemite. And away we go off to our iTunes collection for something to put a bit of zip in a dull Monday before narcolepsy reigns... Marmite might do better? [ Reply ]
cc_rider Aug 03, 2012 - 09:06	G_Raffa wrote: Wow, what a song. Sorry you're not here anymore, Colin. Uh, I think he's still alive. I was never a big MaW fan, but I like his voice, and this song is quite wonderful. [ Reply ]
Antigone Aug 03, 2012 - 09:05	[ Reply ]
kcar Jul 02, 2012 - 22:26	Stratocaster wrote: Loved his music in 1981. Thirty years on, he's still got what it takes. Yes, he's sadly neglected in the US. But does he own part of this establishment? And as much as Mark Knopfler? [ Reply ]
Travelfan160 Apr 30, 2012 - 07:45	Love you Mr. Hay. Love your voice. Cannot wait to see you in Boston on Friday evening. Sadly, your words ring painfully true to me right now. Thank you for expressing it so beautifully. [ Reply ]
Bear1492 Apr 30, 2012 - 07:41	Stratocaster wrote: Loved his music in 1981. Thirty years on, he's still got what it takes. Good things just get better with time. [ Reply ]
No_Where_Man Feb 26, 2012 - 21:47	Sad song for me..... Words I live by [ Reply ]
TreborG2 Jan 26, 2012 - 04:49	Nice way to start the morning [ Reply ]
ldressage Nov 23, 2011 - 17:18	really lovely... [ Reply ]
Stratocaster Oct 23, 2011 - 03:09	Loved his music in 1981. Thirty years on, he's still got what it takes. [ Reply ]
Alexandra Sep 21, 2011 - 11:16	Jeff09 wrote: The maturity and calm resignation and restrained emotion in this song are just so beautiful. YES! You put it perfectly. [ Reply ]
sirdroseph May 18, 2011 - 11:18	Great song, love Mr. Hay! [ Reply ]
Manbird May 18, 2011 - 11:15	He's always singing about his fancy coffees or teas. [ Reply ]
newwavegurly Mar 16, 2011 - 10:40	Sorrow. Tears. Damnit. [ Reply ]
jackiebd Mar 16, 2011 - 10:39	Love acoustic Colin Hay. Great talent. [ Reply ]
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