Story Behind The Song
you'd never believe it if I told ya...
Song Description
Honky Tonk love affair goes south
| Song Length |
2:54 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable |
Subject |
Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
Randy Travis, George Strait |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Eileen
I met a girl at a bar in Abilene
She was just about the prettiest thing I'd ever seen
She'd dance up on the bar
Shining like a star
I knew then that she'd belong to me
I could see that she was there alone
So I took her hand and asked her for a dance
When I first heard her name
It hit me like a train
She stole my heart before it had a chance
Eileen Eileen
I need you next to me
Feel your body dancing close to mine
You twirl your hair around
Turn every head in town
Can I lean in and kiss you one more time
Last call came and ended all our fun
She whispered in my ear she wanted more
She asked me for the keys
Kissed my cheek said "pretty please"
Climbed behind the wheel and locked the door
Blew me a kiss and waved goodbye
Threw it into gear and punched the gas
With a twinkle in her eye
She left me high and dry
Standing there just thinking bout that...(new truck)
Eileen Eileen
Why'd you lie to me
I need to hold your body close to mine
You broke my heart in two
Stole my truck I'm such a fool
Can I lean in and kiss you one more time
How will we finish the story
Why'd you leave me standing there alone
You're married with three kids in Oklahoma?
That's alright, I got a wife and kids in San Antone
Paul Cook, Candace Samuelson, Terry Mashburn
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