Wednesday, September 5, 2012

COUNTRY SIDE


My childhood girlfriend called the ranch last night
Said I’m getting married would you help me please
There’s a ticket at the airport waiting for you
A first class seat to Washington, DC

Looking out the window, waiting to touch down
I shook my head, and thought what’s wrong with me
The debutante I knew…won’t know what to do
When I get off of here in boots and jeans

~~~*Chorus*~~~
Yes!…
I once lived high society
I was born a socialite
The pace in that place
Finally got to me
I wasn't meant to be citified
Not a second in the day 
To catch your breath
There were parties almost every night
So I escaped…
Before it was too late
No one there has seen my country side
~~*~~

I saw her waving a glove…exiting the gate
And I swear she looked like “Jackie O”
Took one look at me in cowboy boots and jeans
She shook her head and wrinkled up her nose

After a hug hello…she said come on lets go
I’m taking you to meet my fiance
I have a dress for you …we’re going to Marcel’s
Don’t get mad, his friend will be your date

It was almost six, when we walked in
And she introduced me to her man
He said, by sight alone,  I would have never know
You own a ranch until I shook your hand

Well, we just got seated when my date arrived
Lord, I have never seen a man so fine
I pictured him in jeans, and cowboy boots
The very minute that his eyes met mine

After drinks we were walking to his car
Thought it was over when he took my hand
He pulled me to him, and laughed out loud
Said Dang it, now I understand!

I couldn't get past your beauty and the dress
I wondered why I wanted you for mine
You don’t belong here any more than I do
I should have known you had a country side

~~~*2nd Chorus*~~~
Yes!…
I once lived high society
I was born a socialite
The pace in this place
Finally got to me
I wasn't meant to be citified
Not a second in the day 
To catch your breath
There were parties almost every night
So I escaped…
Before it was too late
I can’t believe you sensed my country side
~~*~~

He said this is the greatest trip I've ever made
Flew in from Texas just the other day
I’m a fifth generation rancher’s Son
I wouldn't have it any other way

He said  I've always scorned the ones who claim
They found their true loves at first sight
But will you be my bride, and bring that country side
To my ranch in Texas mid-July

~~~*Finale*~~~
Yes!…
I once lived high society
I was born a socialite
The pace in that place
Finally got to me
I wasn't meant to be citified
Not a second in the day 
To catch your breath
There were parties almost every night
So I escaped…
Before it was too late
Now I’m a bride in the countryside
~~*~~




Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2012


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