[Verse 1] The ladies will wonder Where their love has gone It's my job to tell them That he has passed on But they shouldn't worry I'm sending his love With means and with methods They'd never dream of [Verse 2] The red gift-wrapped boxes Still damp to the touch Will say what I'm thinking Without saying much Their names on the gift tags Emblazoned in gold They'll see that their lover Will never grow old [Chorus] What's in the box? Tell me, what did you get? Blood, tears and maybe A life of regret Yes, cheaters will cheat but It always takes two Whatever you got It was perfect for you [Verse 3] A finger for Jane And a kneecap for Grace Jolene won the grand prize She's getting his face But one part is special I saved it for me A unique woodpecker That hangs from a tree [Chorus] What's in the box? Tell me, what did you get? Blood, tears and maybe A life of regret Yes, cheaters will cheat but It always takes two Whatever you got It was perfect for you [Instrumental interlude] [Bridge] I can't help admiring his manhood As I watch it swing in the breeze And think of the terrified screaming And all of his desperate pleas He swore he was done with his cheating And begged for his life if he stopped But it had gone on for so long that Revenge was a dish best served chopped [Verse] I heard Jolene screaming At least, I thought I did Somewhere in the distance As she lifted the lid I'd stop to listen But I can't be late My new life begins On the plane at the gate [Chorus] What's in the box? Tell me, what did you get? Blood, tears and maybe A life of regret Yes, cheaters will cheat but It always takes two Whatever you got It was perfect for you [Outro] [End] inspired by the short story "The Dutiful Wife" by Deborah Tapper
