Sittin' across the lake last night
My guitar did not treat me right
But it shined a light on you
Sittin' on the dock of the bay last night
Singin' a song it just ain't right
You're an evil jewel
Oh oh oh oh oh
You're out of sight, you get me high
You won't be down on your luck no more
Shall we dream of a better tomorrow
Or will I dream you in my next sorrow
Here across the lake
My my my my my
Well I said hey, baby, can't you see
The world's so cruel but I won't keep you from being free
Oh no no
A beautiful woman delights the eyes
A wise woman would just thrill my mind
But you baby, you please my soul
Oh oh oh oh oh
You're out of sight, you get me high
All I want is your sweet loving baby
Shall we dream of a better tomorrow
Or will I dream you in my next sorrow
Here across the lake
Oh oh oh oh oh
You're out of sight, you get me high
You won't be down on your luck no more
Shall we dream of a better tomorrow
Or will I dream you in my next sorrow
Here across the lake
Sittin' across the lake last night
My guitar did not treat me right
But it shined a light on you
The song is done and it was for you
Heard melodies are sweet
But those unheard are even sweeter