Ben Kweller

Debbie Don't Worry Doll

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darling come here i need to talk to you
my mama's ill so I'm going back to texas
we can only afford but one bus ticket
you know i might be gone for some time
debbie don't worry doll cause you'll always be mine

cry on my tummy and be understanding
you know things like this just don't allow planning
so let me tell you we're never apart
girl you live in my heart
and i still get lonely
but i know we'll be fine cause you'll always be mine

i hate a-knowing i must be going
my mama's dying she's a-crying "help me"
hey i gotta go "no ben no, what if you find a new love in the heartland?"
oh come on baby, i'm not that kind of man and you'll always be mine
"i'm not believing you're a-leaving
whom i'm holding when i get cold in december?
hey, i love you what if you never do come back at all?"
debbie don't worry doll, i love you and that's all.

you know that we'll be fine (we'll be fine) and you'll always be mine
you're the best girl of all time and you'll always be mine.

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dmbphan41 On Jun 28, 2002

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Wasted & Ready

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How It Should Be (Sha Sha)

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2002-06-28 16:28:53

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by estella_open_fire

23y ago

Wow, I saw BK do this live, and it completely kicked ass. He is the most adorable thing on earth. He can even make a silly song like this seem so heartfelt and honest.

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