The Ghost of Love Gone By
The Last Shadow Puppets

Verse 1:
I saw you there, under the streetlight glare,
Wearing that coat I bought you, but now it’s just air.
Your laugh still hangs in the chilly night breeze,
Like ghosts of promises whispered beneath the trees.

Chorus:
Oh, the ghost of love gone by,
Dancing in a funeral pie,
With a wink and a nod, you still haunt my dreams,
In a world gone dark, we were once a bright beam.

Verse 2:
You had your hair up, that messy bun vibe,
Like a half-baked masterpiece, I couldn’t describe.
The café on the corner, our laughter was loud,
Now it’s just echoes in the faded crowd.

Chorus:
Oh, the ghost of love gone by,
Dancing in a funeral pie,
With a wink and a nod, you still haunt my dreams,
In a world gone dark, we were once a bright beam.

Bridge:
And I tip my hat to the bittersweet past,
Raise a glass to a love that never quite lasts.
You smile like you didn’t break my heart on a whim,
Staring down the barrel of a love gone dim.

Verse 3:
So here’s to the misfits, the memories we forged,
You’re thriving in sunlight, while I’m just encored.
With each awkward small talk, the pain cuts like glass,
Yet I relish the irony—like a clown in a mass.

Chorus:
Oh, the ghost of love gone by,
Dancing in a funeral pie,
With a wink and a nod, you still haunt my dreams,
In a world gone dark, we were once a bright beam.

Outro:
So here’s to the shadows, the laughter and tears,
In the archives of life, you stay with my fears.
Though love’s a cruel trickster, it’s all a grand game,
I’ll keep playing my part, still whispering your name.