Just One More Smiling Face - Charlie

I met her in the usual place, I made the same old play

She gave the perfect answers, so I knew I was on my way

I bought her drinks and then I said: «It's time to take you home.»

She licked her lips and said: «Okay, but I gotta use the phone …»

While she was gone I saw my friends and told them I had scored

I’d see them all next morning when we’d leave for Baltimore

She came right back, her coat in hand, she smiled and said: «Let's go!»

And when we left I noticed there was no-one she didn’t know

She had a car (they always do), we drove into the night

A small apartment, just two rooms, she switched on all the lights

That’s when I saw the photographs, framed and each one signed

From every guy who played this town, the message underlined

Just one more smiling face on the wall:

See you next time around, So glad you called

«I'll put your photo right here in this space —

Now write a message to me!»

— Across my face …

She asked me if I knew the guys who play in the UFO

I seem to hear that question just every place I go

She showed me lots more photographs covering one wall

And I noticed that this little girl was starring in them all

I felt just like a butterfly waiting for the slide

The pin was poised, the frame all set, I shivered cold inside

The collector set her camera up and whispered: «Smile for me!»

Remote control, the flash went off — and I joined her gallery

Just one more smiling face on the wall:

See you next time around, So glad you called

«I'll put your photo right here in this space —

Now write a message to me!»

— Across my face …

So if you’re ever passing through and you’ve got time to spare

Just take a trip to this address, you’ll find a welcome there

Be sure to take a photograph, she’s bound to find a space

Welcome to the club, my friend — you’re one more smiling face