Lyrics:

Dave Alvin



She's waiting for me when I get home from work

But things just ain't the same

She turns out the light and cries in the dark

Won't answer when I call her name



Chorus



On the stairs I smoke a cigarette alone

The Mexican kids are shooting fireworks below

Hey, baby, it's the Fourth of July

Hey, baby, it's the Fourth of July



She gives me her cheek when I want her lips

And I don't have the strength to go

On the lost side of town in a dark apartment

We gave up trying so long ago



Repeat Chorus



Whatever happened, I apologize

So dry your tears and baby, walk outside

It's the Fourth of July



Repeat Chorus