Oh don't you look at me that way

I would be honest but I don't know how to say

I've been lazy with my love

Can't you give me a chance to make it up to you


I'm always chasing some far off dream

My lady I know it's not easy for you to see

But I've lied to myself

And your lovelyness no it doesn't help

No your beautiful smile don't help


My dreams are lies

That I have tried to ignore

My dreams fly me

To a place near Baltimore


And I love this moment we're in

Though we might never see this moment again

May you find all that you need

An easy way to forget about me

May you forget about me


My dreams are lies

That I have tried to ignore

My dreams fly me

To a place near Baltimore


And if I don't make it to the spring

May you catch the joy that a melody brings

From my dear brothers ragged six string

Singing the songs we're embarrassed to sing

May you never be embarrassed to sing


My dreams are lies

That I have tried to ignore

My dreams fly me

To a place near Baltimore