I will wait for you   like I promised I would do   though it brings me pain.   And you always knew   what to say to lead me to   believe it's not in vain      I was safe and secure when you were with me   but it only could last till the day that she   took you back again      CHORUS:   And so I get by   on wishful thinking   that when you come home   you'll want to stay   give me your hand--   keep me from sinking   another day   of wishful thinking      Sometimes it's lonely   and faith don't come easy   the dreams begin to fade   then you reassure me   how good it's gonna be   when you come back some day      You said you'd be back after you said goodbye   I have to believe that it wasn't a lie   and you'll be here again      CHORUS      I was safe and secure when you were with me   but it only could last till the day that she   took you back again      CHORUS      Another day   of wishful thinking.   Give me your hand--and save me   from sinking...