When I am despondent and my heart is heavy
i go to Berta's and sit with her
i drink a black coffee
show her my hand
she says to me that i am nice
put a "ten-spot" on the side
And then suddenly she is quiet and sees
all that will happen and all that has happened
sees who i am thinking of
and what i want
says that a new cycle
will start when the year ends
Always when i am getting ready to leave
she tries to tell me that it'll be even better
after a few small sorrows
suddenly you will feel wonderful
you'll have a great happiness
the word of Berta is a promise
i go to see Berta once a year
and in the meantime nothing has changed
but i always return
show her my hand
and hope that one day
i will say a final goodbye and will not fear
And so i ask her about love
she says "yes" but disappointment before...
so not worthwhile for you to worry
maybe see a doctor
listen you are a handsome man
perhaps drink another cup of coffee with me....
Always when i am getting ready to leave...