You found me dressed in black Hiding way up at the back Life had broken my heart into pieces You took my hand in yours You started breaking down my walls And you covered my heart in kisses I thought life passed me by Missed my tears, ignored my cries

I'm a crazy ex-girlfriend It took me five bars, saw thirty license plates I saw her Mustang and my eyes filled up with rage I brought my pistol, but I ain't some kinda fool So I walked right in, barehanded; she was on his arm while he was playing pool

But I looked away And she ran away from me today; She took my hand And tried to make me understand That she would always be there, I'm such a lonely man. It came as no surprise to me That she'd leave me in misery. It seemed like only yesterday She made a

You can't afford no ring I shouldn't be wearing white and you can't afford no ring You finally took my hand Mama don't approve Baby's on its way It took a nip of gin But you finally took my hand Daddy says he's the best in town

My grandma was a wise old soul Took me by the hand not long ago Said, "Son, what's your hurry, boy slow it down Taste the wild honey, listen to the sound Of the wind that's blowin' through the trees Rivers flowin' to the sea Yeah they're all headin' home

Take me downtown barney lock me up Read me my rights put me in cuffs And I’ll do my time raise my right hand And I’ll tell the judge I’ll do that shit again Somebody better call the law We done took it outside we’re about to brawl Ol’ boy done put his

Take me downtown barney lock me up Read me my rights put me in cuffs And I’ll do my time raise my right hand And I’ll tell the judge I’ll do that shit again Somebody better call the law We done took it outside we’re about to brawl Ol’ boy done put his

If I took your heart, swear I didn't mean to Baby, keep your hands on me Know that I should leave, but I just can't leave you Know you feel my energy You got spice and your man don't know You got your eyes on my eyes, yeah Don't change on your mind

Eighteen years had come and gone For mama they flew by But for me they drug on and on We were loading up that Chevy Both tryin' not to cry Mama kept on talking Putting off goodbye Then she took my hand and said "Baby, don't forget

How do I make you believe? I try but you're makin' it hard for me 'Cause I love you, need you, need you here to stay Under the stars, she took my hand and said I'd like to give you what you need I'd like to give you what you need (give you what you need)