I thought I saw you dancing,
On the tables late last night.
High romancing with some college kid.
Thought I saw you waltzing,
In the blue-gray, bistro gloom.
Thought I saw you dancing,
Did you see me too?

I'm the one in the photograph,
You painted yesterday.
A high-relief reflection,
Of your promises and pain.
See me disappearing,
Like a shadow at high noon.
I will follow when you want me to.

I thought I saw you riding,
Like an outlaw on the dunes.
Looking lost in the afternoon.
Cool pretender,
With your poetry and blues.
Well, I remember what it cost,
Just being you.

Now the Tarot cards are numbered,
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The dealer's made a bargain with his soul.
I thought I saw you trembling,
As you threw it all away.
I thought I saw you dancing,
But the night had turned to day.

I'm the one in the photograph,
You painted yesterday.
A cool reflection
Of your promises and pain.
Believe in me,
Before you throw it all away.
Believe in me. I know the way.

HOPPER PAINTING
Written by: JANIS IAN
Performed by: Janis Ian
Appears on: Janis Ian (1978)-19781, & (Bonus Track)-2004
& Janis Ian, Vol. 2-2003.
1Transcribed from the track on this album.

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