Carly Simon The Carter Family 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.