Well, you write such pretty words
But that doesn't pay your rent
And you sing such pretty songs
But it won't cover what you spend
"Love's not love that alters", babe
"When it alteration finds"
Now, don't you really love my singing, babe?
But these words are not my own
So, don't you give me credit
'Cause I'm so lost and lonely
That I'd say anything to sleep with you
Well now you see how smart I am
I'm not like the other guys you've met
And now you see how smooth I am
But you don't get all that you see
"The worst of times", now, "just like the best"
"Are always passing away"
Well, aren't you thinking how profound I am?
Shame these words are not my own
So, don't you give me credit
'Cause I'm so lost and lonely
That I'd say anything to sleep with you
And don't you ever believe me
'Cause I will only lie to you
It's the only way to sleep with you
And then she came to talk to me
And took my hand as she said...