LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE			Smokie

Sally called when she got the words
and she said I suppose you heard - about Alice.
Well, I rushed to the window and looked outside
and I could hardly belive my eyes,
as the big limousine rolled up to Alices drive.

No I don't know why she's leaving or where she's gonna go.
I guess she's got a reason but I just don't wanna know.
'cause for 24 years I've been living next door to Alice
24 years just waiting for a chance
to tell her how I'm feeling and maybe get a second glance
No I never get to used to not living next door to Alice.

We walked together two kids in the park
and cut our initials deep in the bark -me and Alice
Now she walks through the door with her head held high.
and just for a moment I cought her eye,
as the big limousine rolled out of Alices drive.

I don't know why she's leaving ...

And Sally called back and asked me how I felt
and she said I know how to help - to get over Alice.
She said now Alive is gone but I'm still here
You know that I've benn waiting for 24 years-
and the big limousine disappeared.

I don't know why she's leaving ...