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Joe Nichols

He wore that cowboy hat to cover up his horns Sweet-talkin' forked tongue had a temptin' charm Before I turned around, that girl was gone All I can say

I'm no stranger to the rain came on my radio today I hadn't heard that voice in way too long I've still got those worn out tapes the only three or four

I'll be glad to sign my autograph if you want me to God knows I love singing, it's what I was born to do You see me up there center stage in the spotlight

What's a guy gotta do to get a girl in this town? Don't wanna be alone when the sun goes down Just a sweet little somethin' to put my arms around What

My father died a year ago today the rooster started crowing when they carried dad away there beside my mother in the livingroom I stood with my brother

I watched him take the two strike call He hadn't tried to swing at all I guess he had all he could take He walked away, for goodness sake His father's

When the last breath of life is gone from my body and my lips are as cold as the sea when my friends gather round for my farewell party won't you pretend

Outside the courthouse on 5th and vine There's a hundred people holdin' up their homemade signs They say they'll be there sunshine or rain 'Til somebody

Eatin' strawberry pie in a mid-town diner Next thing you know you're back in South Carolina Stuffin' your mouth at Grandma's house Then a lady in a booth