Tell It Like It Is
Aaron Neville
2:46I was waiting down at the corner Had an eight o'clock date I got there kind of early Hoped you wouldn't be late But suddenly I saw you And my world came to an end For you were walking down the street With my best friend What a surprise (What a surprise) What a surprise I couldn't believe my eyes So I followed you to your home And watched you both go inside And as I hid in the hallway I just broke right down and cried And when our friends began arriving It was plain to see That you invited everyone Everyone but me What a surprise (What a surprise) What a surprise I couldn't believe my eyes Oh, I stood outside of your door And took as long as I could And then I had to go inside To see just how things stood But when I walked into the room Our friends began to cheer And you rushed up and kissed me Shouting, "Happy birthday, dear!" What a surprise (What a surprise) What a surprise I couldn't believe my eyes And if I live forever I won't forget, no never That surprise party you threw for me (Happy birthday, happy birthday) (Ah-ah, ah-ah)