A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

Meryl lyrics
Saturday, September 24, 2005
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Tonight I'm downhearted, because you've departed
The costumes and makeup I miss
And how can I prove we were making a movie
When my face and my hair look like this?

I am lonesome tonight, I miss you tonight
The lights and the cameras and Bob
I remember the day, the part of the screenplay
When I kissed you cause that was my job.
Did you feel something thrilling, when our lips met?
Have you gone to L.A. but think of me yet?
You have kissed many men. Can we do it again?
Meryl Streep, are you lonesome tonight.

I've lots of affection for Altman's direction
He encouraged us to improvise.
So when they clicked the clacker I gave you a smacker
And I noticed that you closed your eyes.

I am lonesome tonight, I miss the bright lights
I miss the best boys and key grips,
I miss the whole crew, but especially you
And your smile and your exquisite lips.
I know you've kissed Redford and Eastwood and Beatty,
And Robert DeNiro, you've been his leading lady,
But when you kissed me? Did you feel ecstasy?
Meryl Streep, are you lonesome tonight?