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Solitaire
Carpenters
SOLITAIRE
(Neil Sedaka/Phil Cody)
NEIL SEDAKA
ANDY WILLIAMS
CARPENTERS
DAVE MACLEAN
There was a man, a lonely man
who lost his love through his indifference
a heart that cared that went unshared
until it died within his silence
CHORUS:
And solitaire's the only game in town
and every road that takes him takes him down
while life goes on around him everywhere
he's playing solitaire
And keeping to himself he plays the game
without her love, it always ends the same
and by himself it's easy to pretend
he'll never love again
A little hope goes up in smoke
just how it goes, goes without saying
There was a man, a lonely man
who would command the hand he's playing
(C) 1973 Don Kirshner Music, Inc.
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Fermin Torres Villegas
Union de Universidades de America Latina
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About this Song
Solitaire by Carpenters is a poignant ballad that explores themes of loneliness, regret, and the consequences of taking love for granted. The song tells the story of a man who isolated himself emotionally and missed out on true love. As he looks back on his life, he realizes that his solitary existence was a choice that led to his heartbreak and solitude. Key moments in the song highlight the man's introspection and the deep sense of regret he feels for not cherishing the love he once had.
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