Lyrics: Harry, Stein
Music: Harry, Stein
Played by Robert Hunter a few times in 1980. Thanks to Michael for pointing me to recordings.
Robert Hunter sang a bastardised version:
Once I had a love and it was a gasNotes
Soon turned out had a heart of glass
Seemed like the real thing, only to find
So fucked up, I'm losing my mind
Yeah but in between
What I find is pleasing and you're leaving me
If I find you're teasing, gonna get myself a gun
And shoot you right on through your fucking head (note 1)
Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out had a heart of glass
Seemed like the real thing, only to find
Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind
Once I had a love and it was divine
Soon found out I was losing my mind
It seemed like the real thing but I was so blind
Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind
In between
What I find is pleasing and I'm feeling fine
Love is so confusing there's no peace of mind
If I fear I'm losing you it's just no good
You teasing like you do
Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out had a heart of glass
Seemed like the real thing, only to find
Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind
Lost inside
Adorable illusion and I cannot hide
I'm the one you're using, please don't push me aside
We could've made it cruising, yeah
Yeah, riding high on love's true bluish light
Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out to be a pain in the ass
Seemed like the real thing only to find
Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind