Well she followed him from Phoenix out to Californ

And then she passed out on the bed

And all the little things he never even asked her for

She simply smiled and shook her head



Why can't we smile just like we used to

Why don't you figure anymore

Why has my sympathy now turned to malice

It doesn't matter anymore



And now I realize I'm livin' like a trucker does

Although I haven't got the belly

And though she followed me form California all the way

I only wanna watch the tele



Why can't we smile just like we used to

Why don't you figure anymore

Why has my sympathy now turned to malice

It doesn't matter anymore



He asked please stop quotin' Rodney King when in your postcards

Can't understand it anymore

And if your gonna read your poetry aloud to me

I'll have to show you to the door



Why can't we smile just like we used to

Why don't you figure anymore

Why has my sympathy now turned to malice

It doesn't matter anymore