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Better Not Tell Her Lyrics by Carly Simon

Clouds in My Coffee

1990

[Verse 1]
Better not tell her that I was your lover
Better not make her jealous of me
Better convince her there was nothing between us
I'm not those initials in your diary
[Chorus]
But if you slip and my name comes up
Don't deny that you knew me
Just leave out the white nights, the moon in your window
The break in your whisper, the promises after
[Verse 2]
Better not tell her why you love Spanish dancing
Don't bother to say that it's hot in the summer in Madrid
Let it all go now like smoke from a candle
Like the trace of a song that you hear in the wind
[Chorus]
But if you slip and my name comes up
Don't deny that you knew me
Just leave out the white nights, the moon in your window
The break in your whisper, the promises after
Leave out the tears and the laughter
She won't need to know
That I cried when you left
That I think of you still
[Chorus]
But if you slip and my name comes up
Don't deny that you knew me
Just leave out the white nights, the moon in your window
The break in your whisper, the promises after
Leave out the tears and the laughter
She won't need to know
That I'd die for your love
That I still love you
[Outro]
Leave out the white nights, the moon in your window
Leave out the white nights, the promises after
Leave out the white nights
Leave out the white nights
Leave out the white nights
Credits
Carly Simon

Carly Simon

About “Better Not Tell Her” by Carly Simon

Read the complete lyrics to "Better Not Tell Her" by Carly Simon from the album "Clouds in My Coffee" in 1990. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Rock, Pop.

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"Better Not Tell Her" is credited to Carly Simon. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Better Not Tell Her" appears on "Clouds in My Coffee" in 1990.

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