The pearls that shine are so divine, they glimmer there
Around the neck of some beautiful dame
Her name I cannot bring to mind, but lips of wine and eyes so kind
She sits and drinks alone without a care
And then a stranger passing says good morning
She won’t remember him again I’m sure
With pearls that shine and sparkling wine, she’s debonair
She’s figured out a wonderful new cure
She drinks alone
No need to share a plate of fries
Cocktails alone
No need to stare in someone’s eyes
She lets the trio play their tune
While she’s celebrating June
She drinks alone
She sits alone
No need for sweaty diner booths
Keeps to herself
No time for titillating truths
Who needs a loving man
When you’re your biggest fan
She drinks alone
Keep out of her way, she’s not up for a chatty day
She’d like a quiet evening for one
Don’t try a pick up line, she doesn’t want a valentine
But you might find her drink on your bill when she’s done
She drinks alone
Who said a woman isn’t proud
She drinks alone
She really doesn’t like a crowd
And every night till three o’clock
She stumbles home around the block
You know the woman drinks alone
A collection of jazz standards from this Chicago artist recalls the genre’s swing era, with waltzing rhythms and skipping guitars. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 12, 2021