Original Broadway Cast of Once
The Hill
[GIRL]
Walking up the hill tonight
When you have closed your eyes
I wish I didn't have to make
All those mistakes and be wise
Please try to be patient
And know that I'm still learning
I'm sorry that you have to see
The strength inside me burning

But where are you, my angel, now?
Don't you see me crying?
And I know that you can't do it all
But you can't say I'm not trying
I'm on my knees in front of him
But he doesn't seem to see me
With all his troubles on his mind
He's looking right through me
And I'm letting myself down
Beside this fire in you
And I wish that you could see
That I have my troubles too

Looking at you sleeping
I'm with the man I know
I'm sitting here weeping
While the hours pass so slow
And I know that in the morning
I'll have to let you go
And you'll be just a man
Once I used to know
But for these past few days
Someone I don't recognize
This isn't all my fault
When will you realize?
Looking at you leaving
I'm looking for a sign