He's Funny That Way

Helen Forrest · Other Songs - Helen Forrest

Once she dressed in silks and lace, Owned a Rolls Royce car

Now she seems quite out of place, like a fallen star

Draped around my kitchen sink , Happy as can be

I just have to stop and think, Why she fell for me.



I'm not much to look at, nothing to see

Just glad I'm livin' and lucky to be

I got a woman crazy for me

She's funny that way.



I can't save a dollar, ain't worth a cent

She doesn't holler she'd live in a tent

I got a woman crazy for me

She's funny that way.



Tho' she loves to work and slave for me ev'ry day

She'd be so much better off if I went away.



But why should I leave her, why should I go

She'd be unhappy without me I know

I got a woman crazy for me

She's funny that way.



She should have the very best, Anyone can see

Still she's diff'rent from the rest, satisfied with me.

While I worry plan and scheme, Over what to do

Can't help feeling it's a dream, Too good to be true.



Never had nothin'; no one to care

That's why I seem to have more than my share,

I got a woman, crazy for me,

She's funny that way.



When I hurt her feelings, once in a while,

Her only answer is one little smile,

I got a woman crazy for me.

She's funny that way.



I can see no other way and no better plan,

End it all and let her go to some better man;

But I'm only human, coward at best

I'm more than certain she'd follow me west,

I got a woman crazy for me,

She's funny that way.

He's Funny That Way

Helen Forrest's 'He's Funny That Way' stands as a quintessential example of her work within the English pop and light entertainment sphere of the 1960s. As a leading figure in the British Invasion, Forrest delivered a polished vocal performance that blended pop sensibilities with the theatrical flair characteristic of her era. The track exemplifies her ability to craft catchy melodies and engaging lyrics that resonated with audiences seeking upbeat, romantic themes. Her discography from this period features numerous hits that solidified her reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating both studio recordings and live performance contexts with equal success. The song remains a notable song in her catalog, reflecting the musical tastes and production styles of mid-century British pop music.