[Verse 1]

I remember how it used to be

And all the things you said to me

You always taught me right from wrong

(Wrong from right, right from wrong)

'Til you went on a killing spree

And killed your family

Why is this the way things have to be?

Tell me

[Chorus]

Oh Mr. Smiley, how could it be true

The things they say that they knew?

I can't believe it, what has happened to you?

I took my time while thinking it through

Digging through facts, believing in you

Oh, Mr. Smiley, come give me a clue

Why they said it was you

I can't accept it, tell me it's not true

'Cause you were once so good to me

Oh, Mr. Smiley tell me how it could be

[Verse 2]

You always had a smile on your face (So big)

I never thought you'd be a criminal case

'Til I saw your face on my TV

Was it just for entertainment?

'Cause now you face solitary confinement (In jail)

Why is this the way things have to be? Tell me

[Chorus]

Oh Mr. Smiley, how could it be true

The things they say that they knew?

I can't believe it, what has happened to you?

I took my time while thinking it through

Digging through facts, believing in you

Oh, Mr. Smiley, come give me a clue

Why they said it was you

I can't accept it, tell me it's not true

'Cause you were once so good to me

Oh, Mr. Smiley tell me how it could be

[Outro]

Oh, Mr. Smiley

What has happened to you?

Oh, Mr. Smiley

What has happened to you?

Tell me it's not true