Raggedy Anne

You taught me to shut up
And how to raise my voice
You taught me to be cruel
To get even with you
You showed me how to leave
Without making a scene
You taught me how to cry
Without even missing you

Thanks to my little Raggedy Anne
I'm learning to fight
I'm becoming a man
Thanks to the devil
I can't get enough
Of that prickly heart
Fits his hand like a glove

To let you know I'm hurt
I don't have to shout
Just pick up my guitar
To shut you out
'Cause someday, I'll be strong
And never speak again
Just keep it to myself
Make [???]

Thanks to my little Raggedy Anne
I'm learning to fight
I'm becoming a man
Thanks to the devil
I can't get enough
Of that prickly heart
Fits his hand like a glove

The devil said "come here, my son
Pay attention
I'm only going to tell you this once"
He said "you're important, son
You'll always know best
Whatever you do
Do whatever you want
Just don't forget"

Thanks to my little Raggedy Anne
I'm learning to fight
I'm becoming a man

So it is a surprise
That I always think I'm right?
Maybe it's not you
Who taught me how to fight
'Cause I got a special friend
Who told me to respect myself
Even at the cost
Of everybody else