Once again it's calling to her

It's a sound she knows

Through the night it's getting louder

It must know she's home



It's trying to wear her down

As she sits softly crying

Feeling weak but being strong

She lets that telephone ring



She used to run each time he called, she'd always give in

His voice would melt her and wash away his sins, she'd forgive him

But tonight she's keeping that hand from reaching

She'll let that telephone ring



From a phone booth, he just listens

Why won't she pick up?

He's been trying now for hours

Still he won't hang up



He's feeling desperate now

As the rain starts falling

He can't face it that it's over

He lets that telephone ring



She used to run each time he called, she'd always give in

His voice would melt her and wash away his sins, she'd forgive him

But tonight she's keeping that hand from reaching

She lets that telephone ring



She turns the light off, lays her head down

Lets that telephone ring