We grew up together with ferris wheels and sunshine laughter
A rainbow love that lasted after the rain

Now we're separated and I've become a lonely runner
And when I rest, I hurt and I wonder if I'll ever see you again

Echo Valley 2-6809
I used to call that number all the time
But the last time that I called you
We hung up cryin'

Echo Valley 2-6809
I can see it clearly in my mind
But I'm scared to call 'cause it's been
Such a long, long time

Never been much for writin', 'cause what do you say to a dream that's dyin'
A fragile lifeline that's untyin', oh no - oh, no

I can't face the sunrise - lightin' up a road to nowhere
Where you are - I have to go there - are you waitin' - I've got to know

Echo Valley 2-6809
I gotta call that number one more time
'Cause I've just got to know if you're still mine

[Spoken:] "Hello, operator? Get me Echo Valley 2-6809"
[Operator:] "You have reached a disconnected number"

Echo Valley 2-6809
I shoulda called that number
Echo Valley 2-6809
I shoulda called that number


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