Don Tomlinson wrote/co-wrote every song on this website and without ai assistance. AI may cause real songwriting to die. many of these songs have been streamed on Amazon, Apple, YouTube, google play, Deezer, iheart, Spotify, Tidal, and other streaming services more than two million times.

Lyrics

VERSE
Her mama wanted her to marry a rich man
So she would never have to do without
To sweet Kathleen, it sounded like a good plan
Maybe that’s what life was all about

VERSE
She hooked up with a guy who had money
And now she has a family of her own
She’s a mother and a wife; it’s a silver-plated life
But lately she’s not sure it feels like home

CHORUS
There’s a picture on the wall of a perfect family
But she knows how to hide what’s inside
And the saddest part of all is he don’t even know when she cries
She’s livin’ in a picture-perfect lie

VERSE
One day little Mandy saw tears in mommy’s eyes
She touched her hand, said: “Mommy, please don’t cry”
Kathleen just looked away; could she survive another day?
She needs a warmth that cold, hard cash can’t buy

Repeat CHORUS

BRIDGE
Kathleen found out too late; it’s an all-too common fate
Money can’t buy love

Repeat CHORUS

TAG
She’s livin’ in a picture-perfect lie

Words & Music by Don Tomlinson & Steve Rizzo
© 2019 Solid Sterling Music & Steven J. Rizzo Music (BMI)
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