[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Killing a southern belle
It's all you know how to do
That and give other people hell
It's what they expect from you, too
[Refrain]
But I wouldn't have you how you are
[Verse 2]
Don't wanna walk around
Don't even wanna breathe
Live in a southern town
Where all you can do is grit your teeth
[Refrain]
But I wouldn't have you how you are
[Bridge]
How come you're not ashamed of what you are?
And sorry that you're the one she got?
[Verse 3]
Ain't nobody looking now
Nobody, nothing's said
No one's about to shout
Nobody's seeing red
[Refrain]
But I wouldn't have you how you are
[Outro]
Killing a southern belle
Killing a southern belle
Killing a southern belle
Killing a southern belle
Killing a southern belle
Southern Belle was written by Elliott Smith.
Southern Belle was produced by Brad Mehldau & Dan Coleman (Producer).
Brad Mehldau released Southern Belle on Mon Jul 21 2025.