So these are circumstances  Leading to my sorry tale  I was in a town I didn't know  I'd arrieved there by rail  It all began a week befire -  The joys of Saturday Night -  An invite to a party  Or watching The Price Is Right  Opting for a soiree  For the first time in a year  Mixed badly with the revellers  Mixed Bacardi, wine and beer  The room moved back and forwards  The dancers did the same  Found refuge in a corner  That's when he asked my name  Well this is very nice, I thought  Smiling through the haze  As we talked of Auguste Rodin  Through to Harold Pinter's plays  Said he played piano  Said his name was Steve  Why shouldN't I believe  That he really lived so far away  Had to make a move for home  Scribbled down his address  Said he didn't have a phone  Would I like to come to dinner  On Friday of next week  To this i said I'd love to  As he kissed me on the cheek  That night I felt so happy  Excited through and through  See ! The company of strangers  Doesn't always leave you blue  Stumbled home contented  Like a cat that got the cream  Wake up a little weary  But I knew it was no dream  The next few days were auyiouns  What could I find towaer ?  What happens if i arrive  And there is no Hope Road there ?  My friend said don't ba silly  No one does things like that  Now will you get a move on  And take off that stupid hat !  Made sure I set out early  Made sure I caught the train  Got out at the right station  Then of course came down the rain  Followed the directions  Excactly as he said  Asked people if they new Hope Road  But they just walked on ahead  I turned left at the junction  Took the fork off to the right  Straight over at the crossroads  Then down to the traffic lights  must have walked those streets for hours  in the dark and in the cold  Before I realyy could accept  There was no place called Hope Road  So here I am alone again  Indoors by myself  The TV, plants, books and I  All nearly on the shelf  Next time I'll be more cautions  Next time I Won't be fooled  It's another of those basic things  You're never taught at school  Let this be a warning  As you wander through the world  It makes no difference who you are  Be you boy or be you girl  Be very , very careful  When people seems so nice  It's not how that it's expensive  Later on you pay the price  There's no Hope Road