[01:01.35]So these are circumstances
[01:03.56]Leading to my sorry tale
[01:05.67]I was in a town I didn't know
[01:07.62]I'd arrived there by rail
[01:09.47]It all began a week before-
[01:11.43]The joys of Saturday night-
[01:13.63]An invite to a party
[01:15.46]Or watching The Price Is Right
[01:17.52]Opting for a soiree
[01:19.62]For the first time in a year
[01:21.53]Mixed badly with the revellers
[01:23.59]Mixed Bacardi, wine and beer
[01:25.44]The room moved back and forwards
[01:27.70]The dancers did the same
[01:29.46]Found refuge in a corner
[01:31.21]That's when he asked my name
[01:46.16]Well this is very nice, I thought
[01:48.26]Smiling through the haze
[01:49.86]As we talked of Auguste Rodin
[01:51.61]Through to Harold Pinter's plays
[01:54.06]Said he played piano
[01:55.90]Said his name was Steve
[01:57.75]And in that situation
[01:59.70]Why shouldn't I believe
[02:02.00]That he really lived so far away
[02:03.85]Had to make a move for home
[02:05.99]Scribbled down his address
[02:08.04]Said he didn't have a phone
[02:10.00]Would I like to come to dinner
[02:11.89]On Friday of next week
[02:13.89]To this i said I'd love to
[02:15.99]As he kissed me on the cheek
[02:30.48]That night I felt so happy
[02:32.28]Excited through and through
[02:34.32]See! The company of strangers
[02:36.22]Doesn't always leave you blue
[02:38.17]Stumbled home contented
[02:40.22]Like a cat that got the cream
[02:42.19]Wake up a little weary
[02:44.09]But I knew it was no dream
[02:46.23]The next few days were anxious
[02:48.23]What could I find to wear?
[02:50.23]What happens if I arrive
[02:52.27]And there is no Hope Road there?
[02:54.27]My friend said don't be silly
[02:56.22]No one does things like that
[02:58.31]Now will you get a move on
[03:00.36]And take off that stupid hat!
[03:14.43]Made sure I set out early
[03:16.43]Made sure I caught the train
[03:18.43]Got out at the right station
[03:20.47]Then of course came down the rain
[03:22.57]Followed the directions
[03:24.57]Excactly as he said
[03:26.48]Asked people if they knew Hope Road
[03:29.13][03:28.58]But they just walked on ahead
[03:30.77]I turned left at the junction
[03:32.72]Took the fork off to the right
[03:34.62]Straight over at the crossroads
[03:36.36]Then down to the traffic lights
[03:38.56]Must have walked those streets for hours
[03:40.65]In the dark and in the cold
[03:42.55]Before I really could accept
[03:44.60]There was no place called Hope Road
[03:58.82]So here I am alone again
[04:00.66]Indoors by myself
[04:02.66]The TV, plants, books and I
[04:04.70]All neatly on the shelf
[04:06.85]Next time I'll be more cautious
[04:08.59]Next time I won't be fooled
[04:10.69]It's another of those basic things
[04:12.79]You're never taught at school
[04:14.63]Let this be a warning
[04:16.68]As you wander through the world
[04:18.77]It makes no difference who you are
[04:20.57]Be you boy or be you girl
[04:22.77]Be very, very careful
[04:24.72]When people seem so nice
[04:26.72]It's not now that it's expensive
[04:28.77]Later on you pay the price
[04:32.48]There's no Hope Road