Words and Music by Dottie Burman

Jennie grew up

In the house next to mine.

We were good friends

From the time we were four.

Sharing our laughter

And sharing our tears.

Sharing our dreams

Of what life had in store.

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Both of our houses

Seemed almost the same

High on a hill

Overlooking the sea.

I'd play in her garden

She'd play in mine.

Somehow her grass

Seemed much greener to me.

Jennie was married

When she was eighteen.

Raised up her children

Till now they are grown.

I've rambled round the world

Singing my songs.

Jennie's still married

And I live alone.

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Jennie and I

Went out walking tonight.

She told me she'd always

Been envying me.

Envied the hours

I followed my dreams.

Envied the days

I was growing and free.

Chorus:

Both of our houses

Seemed almost the same

High on a hill

Overlooking the sea.

I'd play in her garden

She'd play in mine.

Somehow her grass

Seemed much greener to me.

Much greener to me.