Verse 1: D She said, "I spent eight years in California D That's the reason why I talk the way I do D But I've heard how Southern men respect the ladies D And I'd like to meet a gentleman like you" D Well, I spent most of my life in Alabama D That's the reason why I talk the way I do D And I've always had this thing for sun-tanned ladies D
And I'd really like to spend some time with you Bridge: G D And we walked on the beach till early morning G D And we watched as the sun came up again G D A And somehow we both shared the feelin' G A D That we'd just made a very special friend Verse 2: D Tomorrow I'll go back to Alabama D And you'll fly from Atlanta to L.A. D And I'll get back to takin' care of bus'ness, D And you'll go back to starrin' on the stage Bridge: G D But we'll think of the beach come Monday morning G D When both of us get back to push and shove G D A And somehow we will always remember G A D The night we shared a very special love Verse 3: D I spent most of my life in Alabama D That's the reason why I talk the way I do D I know we shared a very special friendship D The night we made a very special love