It used to be blue night, there in room 329 Over the river where we weren't well known Now, it's two coffees then off to the office And back to the driveway and sittin' at home Sneaking around with me Being tied down with me Oh, which one would you rather have Be honest Dying to be with me Watching TV with me Is this what we wanted so bad? I'd rather have what we had We carefully planned it, what our hearts demanded
No more motel rooms, no more cheatin' lies Now we're lookin' at it, a neatly wrapped package But open it up and there's no surprise Sneaking around with me Being tied down with me Oh, which one would you rather have Be honest Dying to be with me Watching TV with me Is this what we wanted so bad? I'd rather have what we had