[Verse 1]
I think she wanted your affections, well
At least that's what I've read
God knows the world is a cruel place
When beauty don't grace your head

[Chorus 1]
When your two legs withered
She offered her caress
Her love deeper than warm springs
But Lucy got your best, yes
Eleanor
Taking what she could get

[Verse 2]
Surely love must have an object
When refused so many times
She gave hers to the orphans
The weak, the starving, the sick and blind

[Chorus 2]
Ah, but the credit it fell back on you
You pinned her to your chest
Her love deeper than warm springs
But Lucy got your best, yes
Eleanor
Taking what she could get
[Verse 3]
She knew about those seedy little business trips
But she became your welcome mat
And I bet she could've used something from you
Something more than a fireside chat

[Chorus 3]
Hey, history's flesh and blood, it seems
There're no more heroes waiting in the wings
But Franklin, she never loved you any less
Eleanor
Taking what she could get
Testify!

[Trumpet Solo]

[Chorus]
Eleanor
Taking what she could get

[Verse 4]
Now to those who wield great power
Popularity, vulgarity, and the sword
You know those little molders of public opinion
Create the stuff of graffiti, legend, and folklore
[Chorus 4]
We remember your profile and cigarette
She's just a footnote in your text
Her love deep as the ocean, ah
But Lucy got your best, yes
Eleanor
Taking what she could
Eleanor
Taking what she could
Eleanor
Taking what she could get
Eleanor
Hey, Eleanor, no, oh, oh

[Trumpet Solo]