John Pizzarelli - Take a Lot of Pictures

You had the chance to snatch me
Almost let you catch me
And I found out you weren’t the girl you seem to be

I couldn’t live without you
Had that crazy way about you
But now when I say “crazy” I mean literally

I don’t park in long term parking
Because I’ll make this short
You’ll soon to be embarking
Toward you last resort

I know you dig the landscape
Of my vast domain
So take a lot of pictures
It looks like rain

I tried to give you chances
To curb your strange advances
Our conversations always end with flying plates
Demanded all those mandates
Remanded all my band mates
And now I know you’re really wanted in three states

Your flattering progression
From dating to obsession
Began with little cards with hearts and Hallmark quotes

At first it seemed romantic
But soon became pedantic
When you began to send my parents ransom notes

Don’t park in long term parking
Because I’ll make this short
You’ll soon to be embarking
Toward you last resort

I know you love to practice
To Lohengrin’s refrain
So take a lot of pictures
It looks like rain
Looks like rain
It looks like rain
Looks like rain