I burned my hand, I cut my face
  Heaven knows how long it's been
  Since I've felt so out of place
  I'm wonderin' if I'll fit in
  
  Debbie and Charley said they'd be here by nine
  And Deb said she might bring a friend
  Just my luck, they're right on time
  So here I go again
  
  I'm gonna smile my best smile
  And I'm gonna laugh like it's going out of style
  Look into her eyes and pray that she don't see
  That learning to live again is killing me
  
  Little cafe, table for four
  But there's just conversation for three
  I like the way she let me get the door
  I wonder what she thinks of me
  
  Debbie just whispered, "You're doin' fine"
  And I wish that I felt the same
  She's asked me to dance, now her hand's in mine
  Oh, my god, I've forgotten her name
  
  But I'm gonna smile my best smile
  And I'm gonna laugh like it's going out of style
  Look into her eyes and pray that she don't see
  That learning to live again is killing me
  
  Now here we are beneath her porch light
  And I say what a great time it's been
  A kiss on the cheek, a whisper goodnight
  And I say, "can I see you again"
    And she just smiles her best smile
  And she laughs like it's going out of style
  Looks into my eyes and says, "We'll see"
  Oh this learning to live again is killing me
  God this learning to live again is killing me