Sally called up, when she got the word. She said
I suppose you’ve heard …about Alice
So I ran to the window and I looked outside
And I could hardly believe my eyes
As a big Limousine pulled up into Alice’s drive
Now I don’t know why she’s leavin’, or where she’s gonna go
I’m sure she has her reasons, but I don’t wanna know
Because for twenty-four years I’ve been livin’ next door to Alice
For twenty-four years I’ve been waitin’ for a chance
To tell her that I love her, try to start up a romance
For twenty-four years I’ve been livin’ next door to Alice
We grew up together; two kids in the park
We carved our initials deep I the bark … Me and Alice
Now she walks to the window with her head held high
And just for a moment I caught her eye
Then the big Limousine starts to pull out of Alice’s drive
Sally called me back; she asked me how I felt
She said: I think I know how I can help …you forget about Alice
She said: Alice is gone, but I’m still here
And I’ve been waitin’ for twenty-four years
Then the big limousine just …disappeared