I saw you coming

from a mile away
Trying to hide

behind that pretty face
Bet my last dollar, baby

you been bruised
Poor little heart

all black 'n' blue
Last thing you need's

another pickup line
You must have heard them all

a thousand times
God only knows

what you been through
Believe me I been broken too
It aches, it breaks,

it takes your breath away
I've been around that block

a time or two

Baby, I don't want to fall in love with you
I try, try, try

but I can't get around the truth
Please don't say my name,

give this heart a break
I don't want to make the same mistake

but it's too late
I'll leave on the light
These arms are open all night

I got your taste in the back of my mouth
I want to reach in and pull it out
And I'd be lying if I didn't say
When you're this close,

I'm afraid of the way I'll feel

if I touch your hair
The way I'll miss you

when you're not there
And that I'll see you

when I close my eyes
It's too late, I've crossed that line
It breaks, it aches,

it takes your breath away
I'll still be around come closing time

Baby, I don't want to fall in love with you
I try, try, try

but I can only tell the truth
Please don't say my name,

give this heart a break
I don't want to make the same mistake

but it's too late
I'll leave on the light
These arms are open all night

It's 2 am, it's last call, baby
The barkeep's gone,

I'll walk you home now
Save me, baby

Baby, I don't want to fall in love with you
I try, try, try

but I can only tell the truth
Please don't make me beg,

give this heart a break
I don't want to make the same mistake

but it's too late
I'll leave on the light
These arms are open all night

OPEN ALL NIGHT - BON JOVI

[for someone who once gave me this song...]