When Annie Took Me Home
by Tom Paxton
Late at night, somewhat tight,
Guardian angels put to flight
Freddie's doused the neon light
That promised while it shone
Time to go, time to blow,
They don't push me cause they know
I am still in my long ago
When Annie took me home
There was I wondering why
Annie'd choose to ask me over
But she did, sure she did,
She called me her Irish rover
Sat me there in her chair,
Ran her fingers through my hair
Talk of heaven, I've been there,
When Annie took me home
Rafters rung, songs were sung,
Spanish is a loving tongue
Ribbons on my life were hung,
When Annie took me home
There was wine, there was time
All the while guitars were playing
When the day came my way
And she told me I'd be staying
Love can go, love can grow,
Did she love me? I don??t know
Though she often told me so,
I never really know
Was I blind? I don't mind
I think life's been more than kind
Thanks to life there was the time
When Annie took me home