The Carter Family lyrics Lyrics

song lyrics The Carter Family lyrics (Carly Simon/Jacob Brackman) The Carter family lived next door for almost 14 years With Gwen and I inseperatable 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 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 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 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. song lyrics