I can hear the couple fighting right next door
Their angry words sound clear through these thin walls
Around midnight I heard him shout "Unfaithful woman"
And I knew right then the axe was gonna fall 

It's because of me (2x) 

I heard him shout who is he, she mumbled low
He said baby don't you lie to me no more
And I'm listening through these thin walls silent in shame
As he called out my name, I was right next door 

It's because of me (2x) 

She was right next door and I'm such a strong persuader
She was just another notch on my guitar
She's gonna lose the man that really loves her
In the silence I can hear their breaking hearts 

At daybreak I hear him pack and say goodbye
I can hear him slam the door and walk away
Right next door I hear that woman start to cry
I should go to her, but what would I say? 

It's because of me (2x) 

She was right next door and I'm such a strong persuader
She was just another notch on my guitar
She's gonna lose the man that really loves her
In the silence I can hear their breaking hearts