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
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