I had nothing to do on this hot afternoon But to settle down and write you a line I've been meaning to phone you, but from Minnesota Hell, it's been a very long time You wear it well A little old-fashioned, but that's alright Well, I suppose you're thinking, I bet he's sinking Or he wouldn't get in touch with me Though I ain't begging or losing my head I sure do want you to know, that You wear it well there ain't a lady in the land so fine, oh my Remember their basement parties, your brothers' karate The all-day rock-and-roll shows The homesick blues and the radical views Haven't left a mark on you You wear it well A little out of time but I don't mind But, I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even trying Now I'm eating my heart out Trying to get a letter through Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on I'm gonna write about the birthday gown that I bought in town And you sat down and cried on the stairs You knew it didn't cost the earth but for what it's worth You made me feel a millionaire You wear it well Madame Onassis got nothing on you; no, no Well now my coffee is cold and I'm getting told That I gotta get back to work So when the sun goes low and you're home all alone Think of me and try not to laugh, and I'll wear it well I don't object if you call collect 'Cause I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even trying Now I'm eating my heart out Trying to get back to you