The Carter Family Lyrics
(Carly Simon/Jacob Brackman)The Carter family lived next door for almost 14 yearsWith Gwen and I inseperatable from rag dolls through brassieresThen Gwen began to bore me with her giggles and her fearsThe day the Carters moved away, I had to fake my tearsI told new friends Gwen Carter had become a silly pestAnd then I found I missed her more than I'd ever have guessedGrandma used to nag at me to straighten up my spineTo act respectful and read good booksTo take care of what was mineI hated being criticized and asking her permissionSo what if her advise was wise, It always hurt to listenI didn't cry when Granny died, she made me so depressedAnd then I found I missed her more than I'd ever have guessedYou used to make me moan in bed, but that can't be enoughMy friends complained your jokes were crude,Your manners were too roughDon't know just what I wanted, but I know I wanted moreSomeone smooth, presentable, to blend with my decorAnd now at night I think of how you grinned when you undressedAnd I find I miss you more than I'd ever have guessed.
Carly Simon The Carter Family
