Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: GADGGAD G A D Nothing to do, nowhere to go to G A D Just me and the baby eating straight from the jar G A D Half past eight, dad calls says he has to work late G A D But I heard the jukebox playing down at the bar G A D Ain’t you getting sleepy Tired of putting up a fight G A D D7 Been fed and changed Now it’s time to say goodnight
Chorus: G A Mama needs a margarita D A slow song and two strong arms to lead her G A D D7 A pretty red dress and a new pair of dancing shoes G A A long straight highway D D7 No cops to get in my way G A D A Texas roadhouse and a band to play the blues G A D I used to be the one who stayed out late Used to drink my tequila straight G A D Boys standing in line To take me out on the dancing floor G A D Two-steppers and two-timers Seven sins and one-liners G A D We’d tip our glasses back and call out for more G A D Ain’t you getting sleepy Heard this story too many times G A D Just close your eyes little darlin’ It’s time to say goodnight Chorus: G A Mama needs a margarita D A slow song and two strong arms to lead her G A D D7 A pretty red dress and a new pair of dancing shoes G A A long straight highway D D7 No cops to get in my way G A D A dream of a life somewhere beyond these blues G A D A dream of a life somewhere beyond these blues
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