Who Would Suspect Me?

Richard

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Who would suspect? The doting grandpa
Tried to stop it, but a second too late
Bike accident, tragic, but put on a show
Dark secrets, can't you see? (See?)
Looking back on a life lived secretly
Never wanted someone gone? (Nah)
Angel face, scraped knees, first to yell for help
Truth behind smiles, no one can tell
Who would suspect? I set the pace
Who would suspect? The grieving friend
Lifetime of secrets, hidden so well
Picture of innocence, yeah, that's how I dealt
Who would suspect? Upstanding citizen
First on scene, shock on my face
Family tradition, hope they'll carry on
Telling stories, but not the real saga
Can you honestly say (What?)
Who would suspect me? (Who?)
Now I'm Old James, grandkids on my knee
Fleeting thought on a bad day (Day)
Found him first, tears in my eyes
Headmaster's cane, but fate got bloody
Workshop drama, boss caught in the lathe
Church volunteer, reputation heaven-sent
Car exploded, drew quite a crowd
When someone's done you wrong (Wrong)
Tripped and fell, pen through the eye
Who would suspect? Just a little guy
Got the girl too, but that had to end
Pillar of community (Yeah)
Years roll by, bodies pile up
Accidents happen, that's just my luck
Neighbour's kid, music too loud
My legacy when I'm dead and gone
Little Jimmy, eight years old, called to the study
Hiding darkness behind this mask
Getting away with every task
Wife and kids, living free (Free)
Teenage years, crush had a different beau
Blood on my hands, perfect alibi