Why Don'T We Talk About It - Rodney Crowell

Once I had a woman with a high hand

And I let her treat me mighty low man

She made a lover of my best friend

And now he treats me like a has been

Yes, I’ve had my trouble with the world around me

No, I didn’t give it my best

Now I get a chance to see some better weather

If you want to stay forever

Why don’t we talk about it now

Yes my reputation says I’m flaky

Hey my whole situation’s kinda shaky

Some people 'round here think I’ve lost it

They drew the line I stepped across it

Yes, I’ve had my troubles in some certain circles

No, I didn’t bring it on myself

Now I get a chance to know they’ll eat their words

And if you don’t care what you’ve heard

Why don’t we talk about it now

Sometimes I make it all up in my head

There’s a whole lot of things that should have never been said

This new ground feels solid that I’m standing on

I have done some things that might amaze you

But then again most things don’t even phase you

You got a way of standing steadfast

I’ve got a way of running dead last

Yes, I’ve had my trouble trying to start over

No, I didn’t give it all I could

Now I get a chance to know what love can heal

And if you want to know the feeling

Why don’t we talk about it now

If you want to know the feeling

Why don’t we talk about it now