Dear friend of my mine
Weather's fine
Today, I saw some ruins
Of the Roman world's declineAnd I climbed all those Spanish steps
You've heard of them no doubt
But Rome has lost its glory
I don't know what it's aboutI wish you were here
When the shadows fall
And all the rushing traffic's stillI wish you were here
When the bells are ringing
On the seven hillsI make my way to a small cafe
I wonder what you did today
Wish you were hereDear one at home
I just flew in from Rome
And Paris is a postcard
All decked out in color chromeAnd so, I climbed the Eiffel Tower
And prayed at Notre Dame
But I just can't find the romance
And I wonder why I cameI wish you were here
On the Champs Elysees
Lovers walk hand in handI wish you were here
They take one look at me
And seem to understandThis city of light is a lovely site
The first bright star I see tonight
Wish you were hereNow, I write this from the plane
Drinking cheap champagne
And wondering why
Two people got so far apartI wish you were here
Here in London
Where the rain the pouring downI wish you were here
On this airplane
Headed back to New York TownI'll never leave you alone again
I'm coming home but until then
Wish you were hereI wish you were here
Wish you were here