EMPTY ARMS
Words by Pamala A. Crocker
Music by Mark S. Crocker


Vs 1		Out in the front on the old porch swing
		With the sky so full of stars that shine;
		How I long to hear the telephone ring;
		Here I sit just wastin’ my time.

		Now my eyes can’t see so clearly
		Because the tears begin to fall;
		It’s only you my heart loves dearly
		As I wait for you to call.

CH		Oh your lips were so warm. Your kisses had charm.
		Tell me why, please tell me why, why do I have empty arms?

Vs 2		There’s a soft gentle wind that is blowing
		As I gaze into the sky.
		All the fire flies--they are glowing,
		But my heart can only cry.

		Now my eyes are red and swollen
		‘Cause I’ve cried and I’ve cried and cried;
		For I know my love was stolen,
		Though in my heart I know I truly tried.

CH		Oh your lips were so warm. Your kisses had charm.
		Tell me why, please tell me why, why do I have empty arms?

BR		With all this pain, I can’t let go;
		I have this endless ache.
		Tell me why--I need to know;
		My heart will surely break.

CH		Oh your lips were so warm. Your kisses had charm.
		Tell me why, please tell me why, why do I have empty arms?
		Oh your lips were so warm. Your kisses had charm.
		Tell me why, please tell me why, why do I have empty arms?


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