The Carter Family Lyrics - Carly Simon

(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 

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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. 

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