I took a train from Penn Station to Hempstead
To see the Islanders lose to the Kings
And as old snowcapped neighborhoods sped past my seat
I fell asleep, and you appeared in my dream
And I was so glad to see you - it's always so much fun
Yet far too rare a time whenever we speak
But that makes sense 'cause you have so many friends and commitments
And seem to do it all with an elegant grace
Oh bless you Madeleine
You make my nerves tremble so
Yet oh bless you Madeleine
Time seems to rest when you start to smile
I remember the stories you told me of working
Picking grapes, in the wineries in Burgundy
And I can't picture those
Without wondering who the hell I am
That I'd try pursuing someone
Who's such a rarity
Oh bless you Madeleine
You've got a lot of love to give
Yet oh bless you Madeleine
I don't want to ask for more than I have
'Cause I don't know if I've got enough spunk to match
And I'd be lying if I said that didn't scare me to death
So I'd rather not try to make more out of us
If it means we still get to exist as friends
And that's okay
Oh bless you Madeleine
Oh bless you Madeleine
Oh bless you Madeleine
Thank you for being a dear friend