Paul foglino
I always knew you were too good for me
I always knew you knew it too
I did what I could, I knocked on wood, I hoped you understood
But I could never measure up to you
Now it scares me when I hear you talk
I know I never had a chance
But Id rather be a nickel on the sidewalk
Than a penny in a rich mans pants
Now youve got someone to take care of you
He gives you everything you need
All those pretty things, engagement rings, all tied up in strings
I only gave you what I got for free
I always knew you were too good for me
Thats what you always used to say
Its so hard to protect your self respect,
In fact thats all I kept
And thats the only thing you gave away