Said just three honest words to you

Three droplets in a pail of lies

Three gems among the alibis



Yes, I know the ways and means I are, Ma,

Yes I know the ways and means I are.



The best I ever did with my love

Said your name on the microphone

You heard it the restaurant

Cashed out and brought your tips on home



The best I ever did with my bucks

Put two down on your horse to show

She lost but just kept racing ‘round

Kept running ‘til the sun went down