She struts into the room, well, I don't know her But with a magnifying glance, I just sort of looked her over, hmm We have a drink or two, well, maybe three And then suddenly she starts telling me her life story She says Baby, if you wanna be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise And I'm still on my own Told her that I came from Detroit City And I played guitar in a long-haired rock and roll band She asked me why the singer's name was Alice I said, "Listen, baby, you really wouldn't understand" And I said Baby, if you wanna be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise And I'm still on my own On my own Oh baby, if you wanna be my lover You better take me home 'Cause it's a long, long way to paradise And I'm still on my own