You Wear It Well

[Chorus] I had nothing to do on this hot afternoon But to settle down and write you a line I've been meaning to phone you but from Minnesota Hell it's been a very long time You wear it well A little old fashioned but that's all right [Verse 1] Well I suppose you're thinking I bet he's sinking Or he wouldn't get in touch with me Oh I ain't begging or losing my head I sure do want you to know that you wear it well There ain't a lady in the land so fine oh my [Chorus] Remember them basement parties, your brother's karate The all day rock and roll shows Them homesick blues and the radical views Haven't left a mark on you, you wear it well A little out of time but that’s alright [Verse 2] Cause I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even trying' Now I'm eatin' my heart out Tryin' to get back to you [Instrumental] [Chorus] Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on (oh my god ) I'm gonna write about the birthday gown that I bought in town When you sat down and cried on the stairs You knew it did not cost the earth, but for what it's worth You made me feel a millionaire and you wear it well Madame Onassis got nothing on you [Verse 3] Anyway, my tea's gone cold and I'm getting told I’ve gotta get back to work So when the sun goes low and you're home all alone Think of me and try not to laugh [Chorus] And I wear it well I don't object if you call collect Cause I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even trying' Now I'm eatin' my heart out trying' to get back to you