I keep goin' back to Joe's, to that table in the corner

Sippin' wine and staring at the door

Our old waiter knows we're through

Still he sets a place for you, everything the way it was before

I keep goin' back to Joe's but the man who plays piano

Never plays your favorite melody

Joe keeps busy at the bar, never asks me where you are

He was there when you walked out on me

Now I pray you'll walk back in and you'll say what fools we've been

And we'll celebrate a happy new beginning

Chances are you'll never show but you'll know just where to find me

Every night until it's time to close

Just in case you miss me, too

I'll be there to welcome you

That's why I keep going back

That's why I keep goin' back to Joe's