Oh lighten up, where's your sense of humor
They're just tiny little rumors
That I started 'cause I'm lookin' out for you

Oh settle down, I'm just a little jealous
And I'm sure those other fellas
Never once believed the lies I told were true


Like the time I told that cowboy that you used to be a man
And the doctor you were datin' that you hide your wedding band

Even if I am responsible for scaring them away
You really ought to thank me, I was doin' you a favor
'Cause it never woulda worked out anyway


Oh can't you see, the reason that I'm doin'
All the crazy things I'm doin'

Is because I really care about you girl
And I'll admit I go a little farther
Than I know I probably oughta

But it's all because I need you in my world

Like the time I told that lawyer that you spent a year in jail

And the salesman you were seein' you hang out at cheap motels
Even if I am responsible for scaring them away
You really ought to thank me, I was doin' you a favor

'Cause it never woulda worked out anyway

I can't stand the thought of you with anybody else

I know I've gone overboard but I can't help myself

Like the time I told that dentist you had seven little kids

And you doubled as a dancer at the strip joint on the ridge
Even if I am responsible for scaring him away
You really ought to thank me, I was doin' you a favor

'Cause it never woulda worked out anyway

It's all because I love you and I can't stop thinkin' of you

And it never woulda worked out anyway