Texas Wide

The first time I ever saw a ‘bama

Wasn’t miles before I first met Louisiana

I was on my way to the pearly gates

Headin’ for Texas wide

The first time I saw the Mississippi was a beautiful sight, but I ain’t got nobody with me

I am on my way to the pearly gates

Headin’ for Texas wide

It’s on the tip of my tongue

No man’s land

You’re on the tip of my tongue

Last time I filled the tank was at the water stop, just past the bank

Giddy ups won’t fix her up, they only turn her red

Last time I spoke to momma, she cried and said she didn’t want my melodrama

She was round my age when her ma said, “Baby I won’t meet your daughter”

Tell me, tell me you’ll be better

Turn the kettle off

Let live what’s fine

I know, I know you’ll do better

Leave a light on

Pass down what’s mine

It’s on the tip of my tongue

No mans land

You’re on the tip of my tongue

Next time, next time I’ll be better

Turn the kettle off

Let live what’s fine

Next time, next time I’ll be better

Leave a light on

Pass down what’s mine