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Sulky girl

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Sulky girl

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She wears a wedding ring her sister lent

To throw them off the scent

Just let them guess, it's what they expect

Who in the world has bitten her neck?

She's discovered wearing last night's dress

The carnal and cunning, she couldn't express

Who do you think she's trying to impress?

Chorus:

I think you'd better hold your tongue

Although you've never been that strong

I'm sorry to say that I knew all along

You're no match for that sulky girl

She left her European town

Before she let the family down

She couldn't stand the Massacre Game

So she dyed her hair and adopted another name

With the evidence of passing out stamped on her hand

She glows in the dark

He thinks she's from another planet

Chorus

Sulky girl

I'm sure you look a picture when you cry

Threatening the silent treatment doesn't qualify

It's like money in the bank

Your expression is blank

But while the chance appears

You'll be nearer to tears

Sulky girl (2x)

He said "Hello, my pretty flower"

Just trying out his tycoon power

Avoiding the mirror, her pitying stare

She said "You're mistaken, your money's no good in here"

Just some stupid little know-it-all

Who thought she looked easy; he's not that astute

He'll pay for the distance

Between cruelty and beauty

Chorus

So I won't tell you again

What do you gain

By blackening her name

She's smarter than you

Oh isn't it a shame

You're gonna lose that sulky girl

Sulky girl

I saw you practising your blackmail faces

Suddenly you're talking like a duchess

But you're still a waitress

I saw through your pretence

But in my defence

There are a few events

I think will spare the censor

Sulky girl (4x)

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