John Mellencamp - When Margaret Comes To Town lyrics

Written by John Mellencamp

Kenny Aronoff - Drums and Percussion

John Mellencamp - Vocals

Andy York - Guitars, Organ

Mike Wanchic - Organ

When you were a kid you received no good instruction

And your mother was nowhere to be found

The lies were yelled and the truth was seldom spoken

That's what you get when Margaret comes to town

She likes to keep things upside down

When Margaret comes to town

When your thoughts are twisted and distorted

And your children are forced to choose sides and lie down

And the keeper is screaming drunk running around naked

It's for your pleasure

When Margaret comes to town

She likes to keep things upside down

When Margaret comes to town

Oh, but those who believe in her

They cut off their noses to spite their faces

Leaving you the little one scared and lonely

Who really cares about you now

So if you see her coming man you'd better take cover

She stays down at the dark end of a frown

And just like the sirens that are so sweetly singing

It's better just to leave when Margaret comes to town

When Margaret comes to town

She likes to keep things upside down

When Margaret comes to town

She likes to keep things upside down

When Margaret comes to town