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The Girlfriend Lyrics by Paula Kelley

The Trouble with Success or How You Fit Into the World

2003

[Refrain]
Write about the simple way that I don't
Write about the simple way that I don't
Write about the simple way that I don't

[Verse 1]
Oh, she's staring at the sky
There's quite a lot of space there, but nothing in her eyes
Calling to her number one
She's got an ample ego from all the sops she's won

[Chorus]
Everybody's talking about her messing around with your mind
It's such a tired town
Everybody's waiting around for you to decipher her signs
It's she who'll wear the crown
You've got to live it down
If God is still around

[Refrain]
Write about the simple way that I don't
Write about the simple way that I don't
Write about the simple way (ooh, write about the simple way) that I don't
Write about the simple way (ooh, write about the simple way) that I don't

[Verse 2]
What if someone's out of sight?
I'll find a way to tell her that something isn't right
What if you're not coming home?
I'll find a way to tell her I'd rather live alone

[Chorus]
Everybody's talking about her messing around with your mind
It's such a tired town
Everybody's waiting around for you to decipher her signs
It's she who'll wear the crown
You've got to live it down
If someone's still around

[Solo]
Is someone still around?

[Refrain]
Write about the simple way (ooh, write about the simple way) that I don't
Write about the simple way (ooh, write about the simple way) that I don't
Write about the simple way (ooh, write about the simple way) that I don't
Write about the simple way (ooh, write about the simple way) that I don't
Hey, and I won't (ooh, write about the simple way)
(Ooh, write about the simple way
Ooh, write about the simple way
Ooh, write about the simple way
Ooh...)
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Paula Kelley

Paula Kelley

About “The Girlfriend” by Paula Kelley

Read the complete lyrics to "The Girlfriend" by Paula Kelley from the album "The Trouble with Success or How You Fit Into the World" in 2003. 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 Pop.

"The Girlfriend" is performed by Paula Kelley. from the album "The Trouble with Success or How You Fit Into the World" in 2003 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Girlfriend", explore more songs by Paula Kelley using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Girlfriend" is credited to Paula Kelley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Girlfriend" appears on "The Trouble with Success or How You Fit Into the World" in 2003.

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