Common Law

We got a one room rental and two last names

We got a dog and a Dodge and the money all spends the same

And I heard your momma say we wouldn't make it this far

But you and me, honey, we know what we are

We ain't traditional

Working things out is a ritual

You don't quit a love that's habitual

Just because a couple of flaws

But hey, in our defense

We can't afford a ring or a picket fence

For some it might not be common sense

But the judge calls it common law

If you ever left, my sisters would beat your ass

And the county clerk would make me give you half my cash

(Wouldn't be much)

I don't worry none 'cause that don't cross my mind

(Joke's on you)

Because without me, you couldn't even read a traffic sign

Hey, we ain't traditional

Working things out is a ritual

You don't quit a love that's habitual

Just because a couple of flaws

But hey, in our defense

We can't afford a ring or a picket fence

For some it might not be common sense

But the judge calls it common law

(Wish you'd pick these dishes up, Gabe

It's your mess

No, no, no, it's our mess)

I roll the joints

And I cook the food

Doing everything except "I do"

Ain't traditional

But working things out is a ritual

You don't quit a love that's habitual

Just because a couple of flaws

But hey, in our defense

We can't afford a ring or a picket fence

For some it might not be common sense

But the judge here in Davidson County, Tennessee

Calls it common law, yeah