[Verse 1] Yunderstand I was not lookin whereby to fall in love Id come downtown to check out a band at The Continental Club A Mamie Van Dorenlookin woman come through the door She was untamed youth, rebellion and truth, and so much more I dont know if she had seen the light, she seemed at home in the dark Her eyes met mine and it was like the time they split the atom apart She could have had any biker in the bar but she come up to me She said Youre done sleeping around, from now on youre with me [Verse 2] Yunderstand I did not know if this was my last or my lucky day She said You wanna go for a joy ride or you wanna stay here and pray? I thought about my choices and I guess I could have said no But it was just a band Id come to see, so I mumbled Lets go She had an old Camaro, naugahyde tuck and roll She said You cant live down in Texas if you dont have a lot of soul The stereo was blasting Mendocino by Doug Sahm She said Fasten your seatbelt, youre with me from now on [Verse 3] Understand I was not sleeping at the next days sunrise Me and this joyride angel were up all night, its no surprise When we got to her house she said Go on and take off your shoes I dont smoke afterwards, I prefer to listen to blues I know youre an old roots rocker and thats a compliment When she said Do you want to hear some Slim Harpo, I knew she was heaven sent In her fine presence is where I want to be Im done sleeping around, from now on shes with me Shes with meSee Ray Wylie Hubbard LiveGet tickets as low as 57You might also like
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