Down in a local bar   Out on the boulevard   The sound of an old guitar   Is saving you from sinking   It's a long way down    It's a long way       Back like you never broke   You tell a dirty joke   He touches your leg and thinks he's getting close   For now you let him just this once   Just for now   And just like that - it's over      [Chorus]   Don't turn away    Dry your eyes, dry your eyes   Don't be afraid   Keep it all inside, all inside   When you fall apart   Dry your eyes, dry your eyes   Life is always hard for the belle of the boulevard      In all your silver rings    And all your silken things   That song you softly sing - is keeping you from breaking   It's a long way down    It's a long way       Back here you never loved   You shake the shivers off   You take a drink to get your courage up    Can you believe it   Just this once   Just for now   And just like that    It's over      [Chorus]      Please hold on - it's alright   Please hold on - it's alright   Please hold on       Down in a local bar   Out on the boulevard   The sound of an old guitar   is saving you       [Chorus x2]