It's a little bit funny this feeling inside

I'm not one of those who can easily hide

I don't have much money but boy if I did

I'd buy a big house where we both could live



If I was a sculptor but then again no

Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show

I know it's not much but it's the best I can do

My gift is my song and this one's for you

I had nothing to do on this hot afternoon

But to settle down and write you a line

I've been meaning to phone you, but from Minnesota

Hell, it's been a very long time



You wear it well

A little old-fashioned, but that's alright



Well, I suppose you're thinking how Betty is sinking

Or he wouldn't get in touch with me

Though I ain't begging or losing my head

I sure do want you to know, that



You wear it well

there ain't a lady in the land so fine, oh my



Remember their basement parties, your brothers' cavorting

The all-day rock-and-roll show

The homesick blues and the radical views

Haven't left a mark on you



(Chorus)

You wear it well

A little out of line but I don't mind

But, I ain't forgetting that you were once mine

But I'll believe it without even trying

Now I'm eating my heart out

Trying to get a letter through



Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on



I'm gonna write about the birthday gown that I bought in town

And you sat down and cried on the stairs

You knew it didn't cost the earth but for what it's worth

You made me feel a millionaire



You wear it well

Madame Onassis got nothing on you; no, no



And when my coffee is cold and I'm getting told

That I gotta get back to work

So when the sun goes low and you're home all alone

Think of me and try not to laugh, and



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I'll wear it well

I don't object if you call collect

'Cause I ain't forgetting that you were once mine

But I feel it without even trying

Now I'm eating my heart out

Trying to get back to you