You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory

Lyrics

It doesn't pay to try  
All the smart boys know why  
It doesn't mean, I didn't try  
I just never know, why  
  
It isn't 'cause I'm all alone  
Oh, baby, you're not home  
And when I'm home  
Big deal, I'm still alone  
  
It's so restless, I am  
Beat my head against a pole  
Try to knock some sense, down 'side my bones  
And even though it don't show  
Those guys are so old  
  
[Chorus:]  
Can't put your arms around a memory  
Can't put your arms around a memory  
Can't put your arms around a memory  
Don't try  
Don't try  
  
You're just a basket case  
And you got no name  
Could you live with me?  
Go on and say  
And even though it don't show  
Those guys are so old  
Can't put your arms around a memory  
  
[Chorus:]  
  
Johnny you're me  
Yeah, you're memory  
I want to put my arms around your memory  
I can't try, I can't try...don't try