Lyrics to ‘Solitary Man’

“Solitary Man”, as sung by Neil Diamond in 1966. If I were fortunate enough to ever have a movie made of this book, this would have to be the titles theme. It works as a great title, and as a codename for Agent Fortner. It describes his situation, and many others, at different times in life,  very well. And in case anyone is wondering, titles to songs, movies, books etc. are not copyrighted, as most are too common a phrase for only one person to have the right to use. https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ34.pdf

“Solitary Man”
Written by Neil Diamond

Melinda was mine
‘Til the time that I found her
Holding Jim, loving him
Then Sue came along, loved me strong
That’s what I thought
Me and Sue, but that died too

Don’t know that I will
But until I can find me
The girl who’ll stay
And won’t play games behind me
I’ll be what I am
A solitary man, solitary man

I’ve had it to here
Bein’ where love’s a small word
Part-time thing, paper ring
I know it’s been done
Havin’ one girl who’ll love me
Right or wrong, weak or strong

Don’t know that I will
But until I can find me
The girl who’ll stay
And won’t play games behind me
I’ll be what I am
A solitary man, solitary man
(instrumental)
Don’t know that I will
But until I can find me
The girl who’ll stay
And won’t play games behind me
I’ll be what I am
A solitary man
Solitary man