When I walked in the room
I could smell her perfume
And the odor it cut like a knife
And though I couldn't be sure
When I put my hands to her
She felt like my best friend's ex-wife

Chorus: She felt like my best friend's ex-wife
It gave me the shock of my life
I said to her "Joan
Why'd you leave Jim alone
And fill his existence with strife?"

I said "this can't be real
Who'd guess that I'd feel
An old friend like you in this place?"
When she made not a sound
I felt really down
And she slapped me right in the face

Cho:

It's been years since I touched her, but
I can't forget her, but
I never said one word to Jim
She's a smooth operator
But I just can't blame'er
I can't see what she saw in him

Cho: