annie doesn t live here anymore

Marlene Dietrich

It s a tragedy that happened on a side street
When a fellow went to ring his sweetheart s bell
He saw the shades were drawn
and he knew his girl was gone
When he listened to the story that the neighbour had to tell

Annie doesn t live here any more
You must be the one she waited for
She said I would know you by the blue in your eyes
Chequered suit, a fancy vest, a polka-dot tie
You answer that description, so I guess that you re the guy
Well, Annie doesn t live here any more

Annie doesn t live here any more
It s too bad you didn t call before
She just bought a gown
that ties with ribbons or bows
Brand new shoes, a pretty hat, the latest style goes
She really looked so alluring
and just waiting for your love
But Annie doesn t live here any more