Carly Simon The Carter Family song 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.