I Sleep Alone

He brings me tulips Jewels for my ears Laughs at my sly wit and Kisses my tears Praises my beauty Calls me his own Yet night after night I sleep all alone I sleep alone Dream alone and I weep alone I sleep alone 'Cause his wife’s his chaperone I sleep alone Dream alone and I scheme alone It's really hard when your man's not your own He’s got a dear wife She keeps his kids She rules his home life Cooks, cleans, and knits I am his wild life His love on loan Never a housewife I sleep alone I sleep alone Dream alone and I weep alone I sleep alone 'Cause his wife's his chaperone I sleep alone Dream alone and I scheme alone It's really hard when your man's not your own It's a rough life It's a cold life When you're on your own And your only bed companion is a silent telephone I choose my own way Plan my own life Always a lover I’m Never a wife No wedding veil No bride’s bouquets No marriage vows No dues to pay I sleep alone Dream alone and I weep alone I sleep alone 'Cause his wife’s his chaperone I sleep alone Dream alone and I scheme alone It's really hard when your man's not your own