Red Plaid Shirt

She was new to high school and impressionable
He wore a red plaid shirt that was exceptional
Things progressed exactly as they usually do
When I met her they were broken up and she was on her way to school
With the shirt already tucked into her bags

She said she didn't steal it
But knew she was gonna keep it for a while
If it ever starts to hurt
She just wears her red plaid shirt
And feels alright

I had just come out to university
In the early days, when drinking was the worst on me
I was caught outside once in a rainstorm
On the way to her party, and so I needed clothes
And the shirt was warm upon my back

I swore I wouldn't steal it
But knew I was gonna keep it for a while
If it ever starts to hurt
I just wear my red plaid shirt
And feel alright

You moved to my apartment for the summer
I went home and thought no more about her
Crossing on the shores of my Lake Wobegon
You found it in my closet and you thought you'd try it on
And the shirt was gone when I came back

You said you didn't steal it
But I know you're gonna keep it for a while
If it ever starts to hurt
Just wear your red plaid shirt and feel alright
If it ever starts to hurt
Just wear your red plaid shirt and feel alright