That's Not The Part Of Him You're Leaving

Song That's Not The Part Of Him You're Leaving
Artist Elvis Costello
Album National Ransom

Lyrics

[00:13.31] I have a friend
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[00:16.39] She's just a friend
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[00:19.46] I tried to comfort and defend
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[00:25.69] I gave her what you might call advice
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[00:31.85] But nothing like that comes without a price
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[00:37.99] The rumour was a cruel surprise
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[00:44.24] And she dissolved before my eyes
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[00:50.54] I offered my hand and hers and mine entwined
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[00:56.68] I thought about back then when I wished that she could be mine
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[01:02.85] There's no use in shedding any tears
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[01:09.06] He's no good to you the way he is
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[01:16.48] He's gone beyond forgiving and believing
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[01:28.53] Half of his heart is torn like paper
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[01:34.46] It's sweet as the syrup from the maple
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[01:42.11] But that's not the part of him you're leaving
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[02:06.01] In time they're bound to wonder why
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[02:12.32] It's just a thrill you can't deny
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[02:18.61] I offered my shoulder right away
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[02:24.94] Now people will talk about what I can't say
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[02:31.27] And yet the whispers still persist
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[02:37.46] They're getting harder to resist
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[02:44.32] How am I supposed to stop loving you now I've begun
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[02:50.20] And sorry for what I might do more than what I have done
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[02:56.52] There's no use in shedding any tears
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[03:02.89] He's no good to you the way he is
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[03:10.32] He's gone beyond forgiving and believing
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[03:22.48] Half of his heart is filled with pain
[03:26.91]
[03:28.48] That's sweet as a lick of sugarcane
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[03:36.04] But that's not the part of him you're leaving
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[03:48.01] Love is a many splintered thing
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[03:53.98] That only cuts roses and ribbons that cling
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[04:01.62] But that's not the part of him you're leaving
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