Lyrics

Dear John (No More Me and You) Words and Music by Bruce Garnitz

She was everything I imagined that a girl could be
Every curve was perfect, Skin so soft, to my touch
Even though she lived five miles away
After class I'd ride my bike to see her every day.

I knew I'd miss my girl when July came along
Summer School in Mexico, I helped her pack, said "see you soon"
I didn't hear a word from her as days and weeks went by
The dagger came on a postcard, her picture with some other guy!

Dear John, Dear John, It was a Dear John letter
Dear John, en Español, a Dear Juan letter
She's not coming back, She's - hit the road Jack
She said I wish you the best in everything you do
But let's be clear there ain't no more "me and you"
(no mas tu y yo - yo comprendo)

(Since then) I've traveled all 'round the globe and I've had my fun
I met this girl in Paris, turned my world, inside out
Daytime strolls laughin' 'long the Champ-Elysees
Wine drenched nights between the sheets at the Hotel Bonville

We talked about "forever" - planned to fly back to the States
She had to make her "goodbyes", I'd meet her at the gate
Final boarding came and went there was a note for me at the message desk
And even though I don't speak French, this is what it said...

Dear John, Dear John, It was a Dear John letter
Dear John, en Francais, a Cher Jean letter
She's not coming back, She's - hit the road Jack
She said I wish you the best in everything you do
But let's be clear there ain't no more "me and you"
(mon cheri adieu)

It doesn't help to hear: "It's not you - it's me"
They say that love comes to those
Who practice patience... Is that a promise?
Well, I won't hold... my breath
(Solo)
I've got some news - I've met someone
Tells dirty jokes, works on cars, drinks beer from a can
Got courtside season tickets, likes hockey for the fights
And when we fool around - she doesn't nip... (baby) she bites!

My love life on the screen could be a tragicomedy
So I take it slow, as we go, but I can tell she's hot for me
Last night as we steamed up the windows by the lake
There was a package there in her underwear that made me hit the brakes!

Dear John, Dear John, I wrote a Dear John letter
Dear John, in plain English, a Dear John letter (2nd time: Her name was Joan, I should've known, a so long letter)
I'm not coming back, I've - hit the road Jack (2nd time: I don't go that way, so, have a nice day)
I wish you the best in everything you do
But let's be clear there ain't no more (repeat Chorus)
"me and you" - Let's get this straight... there never was, there never will be
Don't call, Don't write, Don't text me, Don't need to offer any explanations
I'm cool - You're cool - It's just... we're not.
What 'cha got there? Are those playoff seats? Well, alright... I'll pick you up tonight

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