I taught him how to talk to me

I showed him what a woman needs

A hand just to hold in the dark

He used to think it was enough

Sending flowers to show love

Now he knows he's gotta open his heart

And the saddest thing 'bout how it all came down

Is he's not here with me now



I got him ready for you

Look at all the things he can do

You can cry on his shoulder

He might even cry too

He's come a long long way

And it's tragic but true

I guess I've got him ready for you



I wouldn't say I have regrets

'bout the time that we both spent

If the truth be known, I'm a little better too

So when he does the little things, 

When he treats you like a queen

In a crazy way I'm bearing the rood

Ooh, I feel like I did all the fixing in mud

But you moved into our house of love



I got him ready for you

Look at all the things he can do

You can cry on his shoulder

He might even cry too

He's come a long long way

And it's tragic but true

I guess I've got him ready for you



I don't blame you, I'm not saying you stole him away from me

I just want you to know he's not the man he used to be, yeah



He's come a long long way

And it's tragic but true

I guess I've got him ready for you

I guess I've got him ready for you