(Jim Lauderdale)

Divide and conquer

That's what it's gonna do
Getting near every time
She gets close to you


Crying on her shoulder
You say she's just your friend

Why's she standing in the wings
Waiting for us to end


You don't have to be afraid
While I'm away
So don't go crying wolf

To one who's gonna stake its claim

Divide and conquer

Tearing us apart
Hitting me where it hurts
Taking you by the heart


You don't have to be afraid
While I'm away

So don't go crying wolf
To one who's gonna stake its claim


Divide and conquer
I think you know it's true
Always sticking up for her

In everything that she'll do

Divide and conquer

Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer