Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Pretenders
Vocals
Tom Kelly
Piano
David Paton
Bass
J.F.T. Hood
Drums
Adam Seymour
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Billy Steinberg
Songwriter
Chrissie Hynde
Songwriter
KELLY TOM (US 2)
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Williams
Engineer
Bill Inglot
Mastering Engineer
Bob Clearmountain
Mixing Engineer
Dan Hersch
Mastering Engineer
Stephen Street
Producer
Ian Stanley
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Every time, I end up waking up in some hotel
Without my set of keys
Coming to rememberin' the way you turned me out
When I was on my knees
You think that was one up for you
But I know I scored somethin' too
[Verse 2]
When I see the way you have to struggle just to do a little simple thing
Feel apologetic just because I'm not particularly suffering
So I let you take me down
I'm like your Rent-A-Clown
[Verse 3]
(When I saw my baby cry)
When I saw my baby cry
I knew that he loved me
That was some great victory
He cried because of me
[Verse 4]
He hit me with his belt
His tears were all I felt
When I saw my baby cry
Knew he loved me
[Verse 5]
When you try and cut me down and push me back
If I attack your attitude
I rise up to the challenge 'cause I like to taste the sugar
Of your violent mood
But just like a stormy sea
You're natural poetry to me
[Verse 6]
(When I saw my baby cry)
When I saw my baby cry
I knew that he loved me
That was some great victory
He cried because of me
[Verse 7]
He hit me with his belt
His tears were all I felt
When I saw my baby cry
I knew he loved me
I knew he loved me
Written by: Billy Steinberg, Chrissie Hynde, KELLY TOM (US 2)