Ralph McTell - San Diego Serenade Lyrics

I never saw the morning 'til
I stayed up all night
I never saw the sunshine 'til
You turned out the light
I never saw my hometown until
I stayed away too long
I never heard the melody until
I needed the song

I never saw the white line 'til
I was leaving you behind
I never knew I needed you until I
Was caught up in a bind now
I never spoke "I love you" 'til
I cursed you in vain
I never felt my heart strings
Until I nearly went insane

I never saw the east coast until
I moved to the west
I never saw the moonlight until it
Shone off of your breast
I never saw your heart until
Someone tried to steal
Tried to steal it away
I never saw your tears until
They rolled down your face

I never saw the morning 'til
I stayed up all night
I never saw the sunshine 'til you
Turned out your love light, baby
I never saw my hometown 'til
I stayed away too long
I never heard the melody until
I needed the song