Nothing Clings Like Ivy

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Nothing clings like Ivy frightened by the dark Though she cuts deep, it never leaves a mark No one quite like Ivy ever gets it straight What she believes, she won't negotiate [Chorus] All the words of tenderness That never quite got through She said, "You know how young girls are From my contempt for you" [Verse 2] Outside in the hollow, she may dare herself For there may be a serpent in the grass Nothing clings like Ivy, trying to scare herself And it may strike or wait for her to pass [Chorus] All the words of tenderness That she never possessed "So what's the use of promises? I had my fingers crossed" [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] All the words of tenderness That never quite got through She said, "I laughed behind your back When I told that to you" [Outro] Nothing clings like Ivy frightened by the dark Though she cuts deep, it never leaves a mark