I can hear the traffic, baby People with a place to go Any other day, any other day I could have direction also I can hear cathedral choirs I can hear the Easter bells Any other day, any other day You could be my prophet, baby But I woke up late this morning Black coffee and cigarettes I really ought to take it easy I'm not ready to ascend just yet I can see the lovers strolling Up and down the boulevard Any other day, any other day I would surely join them, baby I can hear your heart beat calling Calling from around the world Any other day, any other day I would be your husband, baby But you know I'm hardly faithful Difficult and self-absorbed As much as I adore you, baby I'm not willing to hurt you more I know I had a chance at love for life And I may die having let it passed me by Me by, me by I can see the children baby Making up and breaking rules Any other day, any other day I could be a child just like them Finally the sun is shining Smiling when I think of you Any other day, any other day You would be my one and only I never been accused of brilliance I never learned from my mistakes I never seem to get the message Always somebody's heart that breaks But I woke up late this morning Black coffee and cigarettes I really ought to get more sleep I'm not ready to ascend just yet I know I had a chance at love for life And I may die having let it passed me by Hey baby, pass me by And I can hear the traffic baby People with a place to go Any other day, any other day I could have direction also