I saw those blue lights flashing over my left shoulder
He walked right up and said get off that riding mower
I said sir, let me explain before you put me in the tank
She took my keys away and then she won't drive me to drink
I need a honky tonk song, a cold, cold beer
A hardwood floor, a smoky atmosphere
A pocket full of change to last me all night long
I'd rather hear old Hank a-moanin' a honky tonk song
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He didn't show me much compassion when I tried to walk that line
As he put those handcuffs on me, I said give me one more try
He never even cracked a smile when he threw me in car
So I said, sir, if you don't mind, would you drop me off at a bar
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