Jimmy Buffett - Love In The Library Lyrics
On the corner of Government and Bay Avenue
The old doomsday fanatic wore a crown of kudzu
Sirens where wailing in the gulf coastal heat
And it seemed like the whole world was in forced retreat
I paid no attention, revolved through the door
Near civil war history my heart skipped a beat
She was standing in fiction stretched high on bare feet
Love in the library, quiet and cool
Love in the library, there are no rules
Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime
I fell in love in the library once upon a time
I was the pirate and she was the queen
Sir Francis and Elizabeth the best there's ever been
Then sent me a smile as she reached for Flaubert
Love in the library, quiet and cool
Love in the library, there are no rules
Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime
I fell in love in the library once upon a time
She gathered her books, walked while she read
Words never spoken but so much was said
You can read all you want into this rendezvous
But it's safer than most things that lovers can do
Well stories have endings and fantasies fade
The guard by the door starts drawing the shade
So write your own ending and hope they come true
For the lovers and strangers on Bay Avenue
Love in the library, quiet and cool
Love in the library, there are no rules
Surrounded by stories surreal and sublime
I fell in love in the library once upon a time
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Jimmy Buffett Love In The Library Comments
It has my name so of course I love it!!!
was my bedtime album all of my college summers 🍹☀️📚📙📘
If you like this song, you should check out some of Mac Macanally's other tunes. I've always thought that Mac was a God-send for Jimmy's later career. Mac's mix of great song writing, Northeast Mississippi sensibility, southern humor and incredible musicianship fit Buffet's style perfectly.
One of my favorite jimmy Buffett songs! It truly is a hidden gem.
I met my wife when she walked through the library doors in 1975. It was love at first sight. Three dates later I gave her a rock from the driveway because I was broke and couldn't afford an engagement ring. We'll celebrate our 41st anniversary this month. She is by far the best thing I ever checked out at the library. Thank you Jimmy Buffett for putting into words our life's story. Love in the library? Oh, yes. That's where we found it.
God, this song breaks my heart every time I hear it...
A hidden treasure. Love it! Thank you for sharing!
man, I love this album.
my brother got it as a Christmas present a while back, and I listen to it more than he does.
I think, besides fruitcakes, Lone palm is my favorite, followed by six string music and this song.
love it