Richard Thompson
Jealous Words
From The Old Kit Bag (2003)
Oh sweet Rosie Lee
Like a sister to me
But you thought I was playing you smart
Jealous words won t lie still in my heart
You saw us there dancing
And you thought us romancing
Suspicion has ripped us apart
Jealous words won t lie still in my heart
With your interpretation on my reputation
You blinded yourself to the truth
To add some more weight to your ramblings of late
Well, dear won t you bring us some proof
How you cursed and you cried
As you locked me outside
You said I was bad from the start
Jealous words won t lie still in my heart
How your father abused
And your mother accused
They said I was acting a part
Jealous words won t lie still in my heart
Oh I knew when we met you d never forget
Each pothole and bump in the road
And if I left your side what a blow to your pride
You re that better than me I suppose
Oh the doubt in me is growing
And it hurts me just knowing
Another night s sleep will depart
Jealous words won t lie still in my heart