Matches, I need some matches 'Cause I've still got one old bridge I need to burn Teacher, I need a teacher There's a lesson my hard-headed heart can't seem to learn
Well I told myself I'm the last one left To never let myself get hurt again Like the fallen bird, I fell for her and now I'm right back where I started then, so friend Could I bum some matches, oh I need some matches 'Cause I've still got one old bridge I need to burn
Well you think by now I would have found At least one woman who was meant for me But it's been my luck just to fall in love and wake up to another memory And another need For some matches, I need some matches 'Cause I've still got one old bridge I need to burn Let it burn