Story Behind The Song
No story. Just something that happens
all the time between lovers.
Song Description
This type of behavior is hard to condone, So the man or lady just has to put their foot down sometimes to see if it can be helpful to straighten him or her out.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Frantic |
Subject |
Frustration, Jealousy |
| Similar Artists |
Carrie Underwood, Reba Mcentire |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
GREEN-EYED MONSTER
(VERSE 1) A TIGER IN A CAGE HAS MORE FREEDOM
THAN YOU HAVE EVER GIVEN TO ME.
I MIGHT AS WELL BE LOCKED UP IN A PRISON,
IF I'M GONNA BE HELD IN CAPTIVITY.
FORT KNOX WAS NEVER GUARDED ANY CLOSER.
I'M UNDER MAXIMUM SECURITY.
THERE'S NO ESCAPE. I'M JUST ANOTHER VICTIM,
OF THAT VICIOUS, GREEN-EYED MONSTER, JEALOUSY.
(C) THAT GREEN-EYED MONSTER'S GOT A HOLD ON ME
I KNOW HE WON'T EVER SET ME FREE.
I THINK I'D RATHER BE IN A PENITENTIARY.
THAN WITH THAT GREEN-EYED MONSTER, JEALOUSY.
(VERSE 2) A CRIMINAL IS UNDER LESS SUSPICION.
I FACE A JUDGE AND JURY EVERYDAY.
CONVICTED, BEFORE I'VE BEEN PROVEN GUILTY.
THAT GREEN-EYED MONSTER ALWAYS MAKES YOU PAY.
A STATUE IN A PARK IS MORE RESPECTED.
AND GETS MUCH MORE ATTENTION EVERY DAY.
BUT, I'VE GOT ONE ADVANTAGE OVER STATUES.
IF I DON'T LIKE IT, I DON'T HAVE TO STAY.
Repeat CHORUS
Words & Music by Frank Zaruba, 3105 Montana Dr., Temple, Tx 76502
MIDTEX Music
3105 Montana Dr.,
Temple, Tx 76502\254-778-7537