(Jim Lauderdale)

Divide and conquer
That's what it's gonna do
Getting near every time
She gets close to you

Crying on her shoulder
You say she's just your friend
Why's she standing in the wings
Waiting for us to end

You don't have to be afraid
While I'm away
So don't go crying wolf
To one who's gonna stake its claim

Divide and conquer
Tearing us apart
Hitting me where it hurts
Taking you by the heart

You don't have to be afraid
While I'm away
So don't go crying wolf
To one who's gonna stake its claim

Divide and conquer
I think you know it's true
Always sticking up for her
In everything that she'll do

Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer
Divide and conquer