The Carter Family

The Carter family lived next door

For almost fourteen years

With Gwen and I inseparable

From rag-dolls through brassieres

Then Gwen began to bore me

With her giggles and her fears

The day the Carters moved away

I had to fake my tears

Oh

I told new friends Gwen Carter

Had become a silly pest

And then I found I missed her

More than I'd ever have guessed

Grandma used to nag at me

To straighten up my spine

To act respectful and read good books

To take care of what was mine

I hated being criticized

And asking her permission

So what if her advise was wise?

It always hurt to listen

Oh

I didn't cry when Granny died

She made me so depressed

And then I found I missed her

More than I'd ever have guessed

You used to make me moan in bed

But that can't be enough

My friends complained your jokes were crude

Your manners were too rough

Don't know just what I wanted

But I know I wanted more

Someone smooth, presentable

To blend with my decor

Oh

And now at night I think of how

You grinned when you undressed

And I find I miss you

More than I'd ever have guessed