Tom And Mary

Ben Folds Five

For the benefit of Tom and Mary

Before our guests arrive

If they haven't found out already, it's gonna blow their minds

Will they find the strength to find the will to testify

And for the benefit of Tom and Mary

There's something we can't hide anymore



Everybody here knows the story

Some have fabricated extra parts

See the sisters shouting whispers

Feeding heartache to the sparks

Put a damper on the party

It'll lighten up this room

And for the benefit of Tom and Mary

They've got to see the truth today



Miss Powersson says, "here they come"

And all the chatter and the smiles have come undone

And you could here a pin drop on the carpet floor

Everyone's pretending not to hear them knocking at the door



For the benefit of Tom and Mary

Before our guests arrive

If they haven't found out already

It's gonna blow their minds

If they haven't found out already

And all the seams all seem to show

And for the benefit of Tom and Mary

For the benefit of Tom and Mary

For the benefit of Tom and Mary

We gotta let the truth be known