I saw Joe's girl at the bar one night
Holdin' some guy a little too tight
Had his hand on her back they were laughin' and dancin' slow
As I went for the door she came after me
Said I know how it looks like but it ain't what you think
So whatever you do please, Don't Tell Joe
I went to the parkin' lot and sat in my car
It ain't ever easy breakin' somebody's heart
Started to call him but I couldn't do it over the phone
Then I thought about seein' that look in his eyes
As he learns everything that he loves is a lie
So maybe it really is best that I Don't Tell Joe
Well I might be damned if I do
But I know I'll be damned if I Don't Tell Joe
I don't see much of Joe these days
'Cause I'm afraid he could tell by the look on my face
There's even more to the story that he don't know
You see I know that S.O.B
Who was holdin' his girl 'cause it was me
And I know what I oughta do but I Don't Tell Joe
This is just between me and you now
Don't Tell Joe
I saw Joe's girl at the bar one night