i thought i know you well

a frown was on her face

her smile had been erased

and she was makin' plans to catch a train

it's easy to explain

you know that something's change

and she was never one to stand in the rain

well

ya never can tell

i thought i knew you well

now why can't you see

there's not enough room for me

maybe i could sleep upon the floor

over by the door

my feet feel just like lead

and there's a spinning in my head

perhaps sometimes i'll sleep upon your bed

well

ya never can tell

i thought i knew you well

now the truth is plain to see

as the dirt on your knees

what's bad for you is sometimes worse for me

and although your shoes are worn

and your clothes are old and torn

did i hear you say you wish you was never born

well

ya never can tell

i thought i knew you so well

he said farewell to thee

then he hugged his family

and cast his ship upon the sea of time

and now the time has come

when i would like to run

but i will stand and face whatever comes

well

ya never can tell

i thought i knew you well

yeah yeah yeah yeah

oh lord

you never can tell.