Out a Knee-High Window

These 2 songs were released as a single in 1967 and credited to Rod Riguez. ‘You’d Like To Admit It’ transcribed by Glenn Coggin, January 2005.

I’LL SLIP AWAY

And I’ll forget about the girl that said no
Then I’ll tell who I want where to go
And I’ll forget about your lies and deceit
And your attempts to be so discreet

Maybe today, yeah
I’ll slip away

And you can keep your symbols of success
Then I’ll pursue my own happiness
And you can keep your clocks and routines
Then I’ll go mend all my shattered dreams

Maybe today, yeah
I’ll slip away

Cause you’ve been down on me for too long
And for too long I just put you on
Now I’m tired of lying and I’m sick of trying
Cause I’m losing who I really am
And I’m not choosing to be like them

And if you get bored or got loneliness
Or it’s dislike for me you express
I won’t care if you’re right or you’re wrong
I won’t care cause you see I’ll be gone

Maybe today, yeah
I’ll slip away

Maybe today, yeah (I’ll slip away)
Maybe today, yeah
Maybe today, yeah
Maybe today, yeah

YOU’D LIKE TO ADMIT IT

You were the girl that laughed when I tried
You were the one that smiled when I sighed
You didn’t like my style or my songs
Now tables turned and you find you were wrong

So when I see you again I’ll just grin
Cos’ I’m glad that you had better sense than to mess up my life.

You haven’t changed and I know that you won’t
You stare at my back, then pretend that you don’t
You were too cute and correct to be mine
Now I’m kinda glad that we didn’t find time

So when I see you again I’ll just grin
And you know why it is, cos’ I’m glad that you’re his and not mine

I’m in the mood to reveal how I feel
You weren’t that sharp, but you had some appeal
Now there’s a hint of regret in your eyes
But you won’t tell me, and your smile’s your disguise

So when I see you again I’ll just grin Cos’ I’m happy I’m here and that you’re way the heck over there!

Dear and the Headlights — I’m Not Crying, You’re Not Crying, Are You?

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