Maybe You'll Be There

Another one of those gorgeous ballads that Sinatra did so very well (his is again the definitive version I think, though Diana Krall's is great, too. I suppose which one you identify with depends on if you're male or female.) :)

The melody is so endearing, and fits the words so well, I often find myself singing it when driving or walking alone. It's an alone song.

Usually I skip the bridge (3rd stanza), for good reason. I can't relate (for which I'm grateful.) :) But the rest is not so much of a stretch to understand, whenever I'm alone.



Each time I see a crowd of people
Just like a fool I stop and stare
It's really not the proper thing to do
But maybe you'll be there

I go out walking after midnight
Along the lonely thoroughfare
It's not the time or place to look for you
But maybe you'll be there

You said your arms would always hold me
You said you lips were mine alone to kiss
Now after all those things you told me
How can it end like this

Someday if all my prayers are answered
I'll hear a footstep on the stair
With anxious heart I'll hurry to the door
And maybe you'll be there


----- as sung by Frank Sinatra (or Diana Krall.. both are lovely.)