When we parted we swore we wouldn't try to win The heart of the whore of Babylon again We searched for devotion we kneeled at this bed Honey the church wouldn't approve the things that you did Any suggestion, any suggestion would do Any suggestion, any suggestion would do We were taught how to eat of the palms of their hands They were listed the loudest of all carnival bands Taught to accept the cards we were dealt From this table of gold to the envy we felt Any suggestion, any suggestion would do Any suggestion, any suggestion would do