tinted hair and painted lips
polish on your fingertips
i hardly knew it was you
shabby dress and worn out lock
a shadow of the girl i love
i hardly knew it was you
you once said that you
would have no one
not no one will ever have you
a life of hardship and disgrace
i see it written on your face
i hardly knew it was you
custom jewels and cheap perfume
you're like a rose that's lost its bloom
i hardly knew it was you
from the simple girl i knew
you have changed dear
goin' through
i hardly knew it was you
we could have lived our lives together
but your heart had a mind all its own
what a pity what a shame
i don't know who's to blame
but i hardly knew it was you.