I iron and I sew as I watch the late show
But something moist keeps getting in my eyes
He called and said don`t wait he`d be working late and so another lonely night goes by
Meanwhile down at Joe`s some music`s playing
I can almost see him there holding her so tight
Meanwhile here at home the baby`s crying all in all it`s just another night
[ piano ]
I polish and I clean and read a magazine it`s time for bed he`ll soon be slipping in
Tomorrow he will be sweet and kind to me he`ll love me until he works late again
Meanwhile down at Joe`s...