i hardly knew it was you

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.