Liffey Looms - Betty Lyrics

Betty you were always the funniest girl of our street
Jumping rope all day and skinning your knees
You're freckles a sign for the summer to come
So proud of your tooth gap, smiling bright like the sun

You always loved dancing, though nobody watched
Your dad was the first one who started to touch
The body of a woman, that you became
From then on your laughter was never the same

You jumped on a cloud, it took you away
But this time I hope that you stay

Betty I am your friend
I ain't losing you again

And then you were gone, no one knew where and when
But honestly, they never really cared where you've been
The street felt so empty, without you around
No puddles were jumped, when the rain was falling down

Betty I am your friend
I ain't losing you again

I first didn't know you, standing outside my door
Your facial expression, like you've just seen the war
Your freckles were faded, your eyes cold and dark
Can't put in words, how it was breaking my heart

But Betty, I don't wanna push you to tell
Your story that seems to be written in hell
Just take your time, take as much as you need
I'll make you tea, 'til you're back on your feet

Betty...

You jumped on a cloud, it took you away
But this time I hope that you stay

Betty I am your friend
I ain't losing you again