There wasn't any way he would be up in time
The sun was rising when I heard the door
I knew he wasn't coming when he hit the floor
I put on a summer dress and I curled my hair
The bruises weren't gone but I didn't care
I dabbed on makeup and I grabbed the keys
Feeling relieved he couldn't come with me
I wish I would have listened to my friends
When they warned me girl don't fall for him
These five years together have been like Hell
He's never cared for anyone but himself
~~~*Chorus*~~~
I chose the only dead branch on a healthy tree
Walked in a flower garden and picked out a weed
Could have had the sunshine but I braved a storm
Now I regret the day that he was ever born
A handsome jerk...a pretty girl
A barnacle and a string of pearls
~~*~~
Walking up to the school I heard a scream
Daisy Griff was running right at me
She looked me over and hugged me tight
Said give me your address I'll go get the guys
I said he isn't worth it let's just have fun
I'm not going home until the party's done
Being with my friends took me back in time
To when I used to laugh and everything was fine
They were taking the party to the local bar
I called out goodbyes and headed for my car
I really didn't want to go home tonight
But knew if I stayed there would be a fight
~~~*Chorus*~~~
I chose the only dead branch on a healthy tree
Walked in a flower garden and picked out a weed
Could have had the sunshine but I braved a storm
Now I regret the day that he was ever born
A handsome jerk...a pretty girl
A barnacle and a string of pearls
~~*~~
He wasn't home when I arrived
I was so happy that I almost cried
It was after two when a truck pulled up
Daisy hollered let's go if you've had enough
I said I can't do it he'll come after me
And there's gonna be trouble if you don't leave
Daisy said no worries you're finally free
The boys tossed that barnacle in the sea
A handsome jerk...a pretty girl
A barnacle and a string of pearls
~~*~~
Teresa Lynn Johnson
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