Lyrics

Verse::
She cried out, "Daddy don't be angry ... give us a chance to explain"
Then Momma wailed, "We gotta keep this quiet! What will the neighbors say?"
Her boyfriend, Luke, apologized ... told them both he'd do what's right
When Daddy yelled, "You're 17" ... she closed her eyes and dreamed ... that ...

Chorus:
She's standing on her curbside; waiting for him one night
Holdin' an old suitcase ... knowing what they're doing's so right
Suddenly his headlights catch her pretty green eyes
She jumps into his car and they drive out in the moonlight
Running off 'cause it's all that they've got left to try ... a last chance lover's ride

Verse::
Momma wants to send her on a plane ... to have the baby in another State
Daddy says they'll find a married couple who'll adopt ... give it a home and good name
She and Luke plead their side ... "We want a chance to raise our child!"
Her folks keep saying "never" ... so Luke thinks it'd be better if ...

Chorus:
She's standing on her curbside; waiting for him one night
Holdin' an old suitcase ... knowing what they're doing's so right
Suddenly his headlights catch her pretty green eyes
She jumps into his car and they drive out in the moonlight
Running off 'cause it's all that they've got left to try ... a last chance lover's ride

Bridge:
Confused and torn ... they can't undo what's been done ...
They want to start a family ... they don't think they're too young
But they know ... they'll never change her parents' mind
So they're gonna bet on love ... and take that fateful drive ... now ...

Chorus:
She's standing on her curbside; waiting for him tonight
Holdin' an old suitcase ... knowing what they're doing's so right
Suddenly his headlights catch her pretty green eyes
She jumps into his car and they drive out in the moonlight
Running off 'cause it's all that they've got left to try ... the last chance lover's ride ...
Yeah, they're gone on a last chance lover's ride
It's their last chance lover's ride