From the recording Dime Store Mannequin
© Ben Diamond (ASCAP) ben@ben-diamond.com
Lyrics
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Don’t take me back, Carleen, don’t take me back
There are lots of other men in town to choose
Everyone’s a winner when you choose somebody else
But if you take me back Carleen, we’re bound to lose
I saw you on the street today, I turned away as you went by
I must admit you looked so good, it nearly made me cry
Now I rue the day you hurt me and I made myself this pact
‘Cause I just wanna love you and have you take me back
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My kitchen was too small for you, my wallet was too tight
My feet were cold, I tossed and turned, it kept you up all night
You told your mother often of the graces that I lack
Its best we’re through, I’m wrong for you, but I still want you back
Can I give you my heart to break,
Just for old-time’s sake?
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