Cover art for Say It With Flowers by John Hiatt

Say It With Flowers

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Say It With Flowers Lyrics

[Verse 1]
My clothes are dirty and my shoes are worn through
And you want me to feel sorry for you
I don't know why I try to do my best
The rules are all written, girl, you're giving me an oral test

[Pre-Chorus]
I try to talk my way right next to you
But it seems the more I say , the less my words are ever true

[Chorus]
I'll say it with flowers on your wedding day
I'll say it with flowers when you walk away
I'll say it with flowers, it's all I have to say

[Verse 2]
And you believe nearly everything you hear
That kind of faith is gonna only bring tears
'Cause cheap talk's really making the rounds
Girl you're much better off with your mouth shut tight in this town

[Pre-Chorus]
And though our best intentions were sincere
I nominate these lovers now for liar of the year

[Chorus]
I'll say it with flowers on your wedding day
I'll say it with flowers when you walk away
I'll say it with flowers, it's all I have to say
[Bridge]
Little girl I know you thing that I'm crazy
But I don't want to be pushing up daisies
Before I ever get over you
Don't you think I've talked enough
Don't you think that we've said enough

[Chorus]
Say it with flowers when you walk away
I'll say it with flowers on your wedding day
I'll say it with flowers, it's all I have to say

[Outro]
I'll say it with flowers
I'll say it with flowers
I'll say it with flowers
I'll say it with flowers
I'll say it with flowers

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Recorded At
The Pen - San Francisco
Released in
1983
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