(Carly Simon/Jacob Brackman)
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The Carter family lived next door for almost 14 years
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With Gwen and I inseperatable from rag dolls through brassieres
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Then Gwen began to bore me with her giggles and her fears
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The day the Carters moved away, I had to fake my tears
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I told new friends Gwen Carter had become a silly pest
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And then I found I missed her more than I'd ever have guessed
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Grandma used to nag at me to straighten up my spine
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To act respectful and read good books
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To take care of what was mine
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I hated being criticized and asking her permission
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So what if her advise was wise, It always hurt to listen
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I didn't cry when Granny died, she made me so depressed
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And then I found I missed her more than I'd ever have guessed
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You used to make me moan in bed, but that can't be enough
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My friends complained your jokes were crude,
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Your manners were too rough
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Don't know just what I wanted, but I know I wanted more
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Someone smooth, presentable, to blend with my decor
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And now at night I think of how you grinned when you undressed
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And I find I miss you more than I'd ever have guessed.
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The Carter Family
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Carly Simon |