Song For Martin - Ralph McTell

Don't leave Martin alone tonight 
Just because he looks all right 
I've seen him look like this before 
And if he says he wants to be alone 
At least try to walk with him home 
See if you can put your foot in the door 

Don't leave Martin alone tonight 
Keep him talking until daylight 
This time well I think he's coming through 

Don't leave Martin alone tonight 
Just because he looks all right 
He's only gotta pick up the phone 
Now one of them guys in the car will be around 
And give him just enough on account 
They know that he'll be back for more. 

Don't leave Martin alone tonight 
Keep him talking until daylight 
This time well I think he's coming through. 

Now he's trying to show he's cool, but I know him 
I ain't fooling 
And because you love him he's bound to lie 
When this time he's got so close 
Now's the time to be scared the most 
He's looking everywhere but in your eyes. 

So don't leave Martin alone tonight 
Keep him talking until daylight 
This time well I think he's coming through. 

'S endless coffee and cigarettes 
Now don't take it hard when he says 
He doesn't need you cos that's when he needs you most 
He'll cry till he laughs and laugh till he weeps 
And suddenly he'll fall asleep 
Then you can let your own eyes close 

Don't leave Martin alone tonight 
Keep him talking until daylight 
This time well I think he's coming through 
This time I think he's coming through.