Bachelor's Hall

I've had enough of this city
The streets are unkind
I see lovers out walking
But I never meet mine
It's cold as a proverb
It's hard as a stone
Ten thousand around me
And me all alone

I'll live single
Keep bachelor's hall

I once had a true love
But not anymore
I gave my heart gladly
Like never before
And now she won't have me
She says we are through
That's all right, my darling
That's all right for you

I'll live single
Keep bachelor's hall

I wish I were a poet
And could write a fine hand
I would write you a letter
And you'd understand
I wish I could spend
Just ten minutes with you
I wish I'd stop wishing
For what I can't do

I'll live single
Keep bachelor's hall

I just got your letter
You say you've found a new man
I'll dance at your wedding
I'll sing with the band
I'll drink to the bridegroom
As if I don't care
And if I don't get her
Must be no less tears

I'll live single
Keep bachelor's hall

I remember one evening
Not so long ago
How tender the passion
How sweet the repose
Now it's four in the morning
I won't sleep tonight
And I'll watch out my window
For the dawning of light

I'll live single
Keep bachelor's hall

I've had enough of this city
The streets are unkind
I see lovers out walking
But I never meet mine
I'll try to forget her
I wish I knew how
For I once loved her dearly
And I don't know her now

I'll live single
Keep bachelor's hall