Old enough to be her dad

But the young men were just mad they nursed their grievances

And she was flattered by his charm

It wouldn't do her any harm they all had their chances



He sent her flowers and limousines

She was treated like a queen

Anything she ever wanted

It was no problem for a man like him

And everyone expected soon

That she could ask him for the moon

If she would wear his ring



Knowing glances from his friends

In the homes at the weekends of high society

But he didn't give a damn

He never felt more like a man



And all the time the clock was ticking

And all would envy the older man and his beautiful young wife

Yes, all would envy



In a house upon a hill

She was there with time to kill

She lived a life she'd only dreamed

The life was never what it seemed

To all her friends that she