Operator Lyrics by Jim Croce

Operator

Operator, oh could you help me place this call
You see the number on the matchbook is old and faded
Shes livin in l.a.
With my best old ex-friend ray
A guy she said she knew well and sometimes hated

Isnt that the way they say it goes
But lets forget all that
And give me the number if you can find it
So I can call just to tell them Im fine and to show
Ive overcome the blow
Ive learned to take it well
I only wish my words could just convince myself
But thats not the way it feels

Operator, oh could you help me place this call
cause I cant read the number that you just gave me
Theres something in my eyes
You know it happens every time
I think about the love that ithought would save me

Isnt that the way they say it goes
But lets forget all that
And give me the number if you can find it
So I can call just to tell them Im fine and to show
Ive overcome the blow
Ive learned to take it well
I only wish my words could just convince myself
That it just wasnt real
But thats not the way it feels

Operato,r oh lets forget about this call
Theres no one there I really wanted to talk you
Thank you for your time
Oh youve been so much more than kind
And you can keep the dime

Isnt that the way they say it goes
But lets forget all that
And give me the number if you can find it
So I can call just to tell them Im fine and to show
Ive overcome the blow
Ive learned to take it well
I only wish my words could just convince myself
That it just wasnt real
But thats not the way it feels