This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
She, she ain't real
She ain't gon' be able to love you like I will
She is a stranger
You and I have history
Or don't you remember
Sure, she's got it all
But, baby, is that really what you want
Bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds
She made a fool out of you
And, boy, she's bringing you down
She made your heart melt
But you're cold to the core
Now rumor has it she ain't got your love anymore
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
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Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
She is half your age
But I'm guessing that's the reason that you stayed
I heard you've been missing me
You've been telling people things you shouldn't be
Like when we creep out and she ain't around
Haven't you heard the rumors
Bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds
You made a fool out of me
And, boy, you're bringing me down
You made my heart melt, yet I'm cold to the core
But rumor has it I'm the one you're leaving her for
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
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Rumor has it (rumor)
All of these words whispered in my ear
Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear
Just 'cause I said it, it don't mean that I meant it
People say crazy things
Just 'cause I said it, don't mean that I meant it
Just 'cause you heard it
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Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it
But rumor has it he's the one I'm leaving you for
She ain't gon' be able to love you like I will
She is a stranger
You and I have history
Or don't you remember
Sure, she's got it all
But, baby, is that really what you want
Bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds
She made a fool out of you
And, boy, she's bringing you down
She made your heart melt
But you're cold to the core
Now rumor has it she ain't got your love anymore
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
She is half your age
But I'm guessing that's the reason that you stayed
I heard you've been missing me
You've been telling people things you shouldn't be
Like when we creep out and she ain't around
Haven't you heard the rumors
Bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds
You made a fool out of me
And, boy, you're bringing me down
You made my heart melt, yet I'm cold to the core
But rumor has it I'm the one you're leaving her for
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
All of these words whispered in my ear
Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear
Just 'cause I said it, it don't mean that I meant it
People say crazy things
Just 'cause I said it, don't mean that I meant it
Just 'cause you heard it
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
Rumor has it (rumor)
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Rumor has it
But rumor has it he's the one I'm leaving you for
Lyrics submitted by rogerrrlee
Rumour Has It Lyrics as written by Ryan B. Tedder Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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