[00:00.00]The Carter Family (2023 Remaster) - Carly Simon [00:00.05]Lyrics by:Carly Simon/Jacob Brackman [00:00.10]Arranged by:Kirby Johnson [00:00.15]Produced by:Richard Perry [00:00.50]The Carter family lived next door for almost 14 years [00:08.24]With Gwen and I inseperatable from rag dolls through brassieres [00:15.71]Then Gwen began to bore me with her giggles and her fears [00:23.26]The day the Carters moved away I had to fake my tears [00:36.66]I told new friends Gwen Carter had become a silly pest [00:44.39]And then I found I missed her more than [00:51.88]I'd ever have guessed [00:57.66]Grandma used to nag [00:59.54]At me to straighten up my spine [01:04.95]To act respectful and read good books [01:08.48]To take care of what was mine [01:12.90]I hated being criticized and asking her permission [01:21.06]So what if her advise was wise [01:24.26]It always hurt to listen [01:33.80]I didn't cry when Granny died [01:37.96]She made me so depressed [01:42.07]And then I found I missed her more than [01:49.96]I'd ever have guessed [01:55.12]You used to make me moan in bed [01:59.16]But that can't be enough [02:02.88]My friends complained your jokes were crude [02:06.82]Your manners were too rough [02:10.50]Don't know just what I wanted [02:13.75]But I know I wanted more [02:18.61]Someone smooth presentable to blend with my decor [02:32.18]And now at night I think of how you grinned [02:37.38]When you undressed [02:40.75]And I find I miss you more than [02:48.03]I'd ever have guessed