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I had these chord changes for quite a while, but could never find words that worked for them. This is the third completely different version of the song I’ve written. Bret made me cut out a verse. But but but –

The working title for this version was “TRO”. Ladies – here’s a tip: If some guy plays this song for you and says how romantic it is, try to create a diversion and then run like hell from the house.

Terry nailed it down on drums.

lyrics

I can’t see why you can’t see
That this is wrong as wrong can be
You were meant to be with me
You could have your freedom – just let me hold the key

There’s so much I long to teach you
To make you need me like I need you
But I can’t find the words to reach you
And you don’t give a damn

I’m not part of the life you’re leading
My heart is bruised and my soul is bleeding
I’m reduced to helpless pleading
And you don’t give a damn

It’s two a.m., I’m all alone
I’m trying to reach you on the phone
“Please leave a message at the tone”
Pick it up baby can’t you throw me a bone

I think of you and my body’s aching
My brain’s on fire and my hands are shaking
This hell I’m in is my own making
And you don’t give a damn

Go on – take this knife and
Look me in the eye and drive it
Into my heart and take my life and
Maybe then you’ll give a damn.

I’m past the edge
I’m on the wrong side of the wedge
Only one way down off this ledge…

You don’t give a damn about me…

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from Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, released November 6, 2015
Terry Carleton: drums and percussion
David Kelly: everything else

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