I flip the burgers on a flat top grill
The coffee pot is humming for the thrill
I see you standing by the diner door
A sight I have not seen around here before
I climb the steel until the wind gets cold
The city looks like glitter and like gold
I watch the people on the sidewalk red
While dizzy thoughts are spinning in my head
High wire dancing on a Boston breeze
Looking down on all the autumn trees
Hold the line until the sky turns gray
Watch the red brick world just fade away
Your apron's stained with grease and heavy salt
The way you look at me is not a fault
I'll bring a plate of fries and black roast brew
I spent the whole damn morning thinking you
High wire dancing on a Boston breeze
Looking down on all the autumn trees
Hold the line until the sky turns gray
Watch the red brick world just fade away
The cable hums a low and steady tone
Up in the clouds I feel I'm all alone
Then I look down and see your yellow light
Keeping me steady through the coming night
The red brick sidewalk feels so far below
The autumn leaves are putting on a show
I step a narrow line across the blue
While dreaming of a coffee cup with you
The clock is ticking toward the early dawn
The rush of midnight traffic is almost gone
I wipe the counter with a damp old rag
And watch the heavy morning spirits lag
High wire dancing on a Boston breeze
Looking down on all the autumn trees
Hold the line until the sky turns gray
Watch the red brick world just fade away
Just fade away
On the red brick way
Yeah, hold the line
Everything is fine
