From the recording There Goes Rhymin' Pie Man
So at some point you decide you are going to survive the shock and loneliness of your relationship breaking up. And then, if you are a super lucky fellow like myself, you meet Marie Deatherage.
Lyrics
When you tell me you love me, I feel it right in my bones
Like a man’s ancient calling, to not be alone
I feel strong and protective, brave and alert
And when you tell me you love me, then you get my best work
My Best Work, means holding you tight
And caressing your forehead on the couch every night
Oh I’ll do anything my darlin’, to save you from hurt
You’ve got the heart of this man and you get
My Best Work
When you tell me you need me, I feel it deep in my heart
And I believe I can help you, when life gets too hard
The hell with pop gurus, and co-dependency murk
Cuz when you tell me you need me….then you get my best work
My Best Work, means holding you tight
And caressing your forehead on the couch every night
Oh I’ll do anything my darlin’, to save you from hurt
You’ve got the heart of this man and you get
My Best Work
Solo (Bobby Hines)
My Best Work, means loving til dawn
Making your dinner ….and mowing the lawn
It means lots of eye contact, and a kiss for dessert
And when you tell me you need me, then you get
My Best Work
And when you tell me you love me,
That’s when you get my best work!