The Adultress
The Pretenders
THE ADULTRESS As recorded by the Pretenders (From the 1981 Album PRETENDERS II) [Intro] [Verse 1] I’m the adultress but I didn’t want to be But I’m convenient I make good tea I stand accused of the worst crime in history That’s my mystery I’m the adultress [Interlude] [Verse 2] I go to the park with a bag of crumbs for the birds That’s where we meet without words He takes my hand and stares into the wood There’s nothing to understand it’s understood N.C. I’m the adulteress [Interlude] [Bridge] Look at the fool Made up to go out She’s desperate now But she’s puttin’ it about (Look at the spinster) Look at the spinster Comin’ down off the shelf (She’s in love) She’s in love And she hates herself [Guitar Solo] [Verse 4] Don’t try to stop me don’t get in my way It’s too late I’ve made my play Does misery love company? G N.C. I’ll be in the bar you’ll find me [Interlude] [Guitar Solo] [Outro]