Very slow sad song about finding out that a partner has been telling lies. Movingly sung by Kevin Bates of Bolton UK. Another version is sung by Patrick Jordon of the USA
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Story behind the song
Very slow poignant song about finding out that a partner has been telling lies.
Movingly sung by Kevin Bates of Bolton UK.
Another version was kindly made by Patrick Jordon of the USA
Lyrics
The grass I know is greener on the other side,
Maybe I’d be well advised to try,
The field that I’m walking in is barren brown and dry,
And the situation often makes me cry inside.
I know I’m sailing solo even though there’s someone there,
Waves are rising even more,
I know I’m sailing solo ‘cause I know she doesn’t care,
The water must be calmer on another shore.
Chorus
The grass I know is greener, the taste of life much sweeter,
The world looks more alluring through the open door,
‘Cause she sure opened up my trusting eyes,
She started telling lies.
The grass for me is greener on the other side,
Does she realise, or wonder why?
I don’t need her now, we don’t see eye to eye,
I’ve found my wings, see how I will fly away.
Optional bridge ...not on recording
My heartbreak is over now her heart has turned to stone,
Why did she do it? did she think I’d never know?
My heartbreak is over, now I’ve seen the light,
And I will be somewhere else tonight.
‘Cause the grass I know is greener, the taste of life much sweeter,
The world looks more alluring through the open door,
She sure opened up my trusting eyes,
She started telling lies,
She started telling lies.
Words and music © Carol Douglas
Guitar and vocals Kevin Bates