She was a fugitive
And she was never there
She had a long time to live
But Valerie didn't care

Bridge:
So she ran
She ran
She ran till the rhythm brought her down, down, down

Chorus:
Valerie
What about Valerie
Valerie, and all that she left to me
Valerie, pictures and memories
Valerie, a picture of Valerie

I can't think of anything but her
Chasing an avalanche, and I'm runnin' out of time
I see problems and circumstance
How was she ever mine?

Bridge and chorus

I can't think of anything but her
I can see you
I need you babe

Chorus