Brilliant Disguise

I hold you in my arms

As the band plays

What are those words whispered, baby?

Just as you turn away

I saw you last night

Out on the edge of town

I wanna read your mind

To know just what I've got in this new thing I've found

So, tell me what I see

When I look in your eyes

Is that you, baby

Or just a brilliant disguise?

I heard somebody call your name

From underneath our willow

I saw something tucked in shame

Underneath your pillow

Well, I tried so hard, baby

But I just can't see

What a woman like you

Is doing with me

So tell me, who I see

When I look in your eyes

Is that you, baby

Or just a brilliant disguise?

Now look at me, baby

Struggling to do everything right

And then it all falls apart

Oh, when out go the lights

I'm just a lonely pilgrim

I walk this world in wealth

I wanna know if it's you I don't trust

'Cause I damn sure don't trust myself

Now you play the loving woman

I play the faithful man

But just don't look too close

Into the palm of my hand

We stood at the alter

The gypsy swore our future was right

But come the wee wee hours

Well, maybe, baby, the gypsy lied

So, when you look at me

You better look hard and look twice

Is that me, baby

Or just a brilliant disguise?

Tonight our bed is cold

I'm lost in the darkness of our love

God have mercy on the man

Who doubts what he's sure of