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Don't Forget to Smile

by Mose Allison

on The Word From Mose (1998), The Best Of Mose Allison (1988)

You don't know what you're doin'
You're on the road to ruin
You know you better watch your step
You're soon gonna needin' help

You won't hear rhyme or reason
You think that's out of season
But don't try to walk away
Not until I've had my say

Remember, baby, back in '66
You said that you're gone to stop your tricks
Now here we are since face to face
You're still tryin' to make it as a hopeless case

You don't care who you step on
You think you've got a secret weapon
But when your love runs out
You know what I've been talkin' about

Remember, baby, back in '68
You said that you're gone to stand up straight
Remember all those little bows you took
Well, go to the mood, take a good look

You know you can't be trusted
You're bound to wind up busted
And when you walk in you last mile
Baby don't forget to smile