Dixie Chicks Goodbye Earl lyrics

Maryanne and Wanda were the best of friends
All through their high school days
Both members of the Four H club
Both active in the FFA

After graduation Maryanne went out lookin' for a bright new world
Wanda looked all around this town and all she found was Earl
Well it wasn't two weeks after she got married
That Wanda started gettin' abused, she put on dark glasses
And long sleeved blouses and make up to cover her bruise

Well she finally got the nerve to file for divorce
She let the law take it from there
But Earl walked right through that restraining order
And put her in intensive care

Right away Maryanne flew in from Atlanta
On a red eye midnight flight
She held Wanda's hand and they worked out a plan
And it didn't take 'em long to decide

That Earl had to die
Goodbye Earl, those black eyed peas
They tasted alright to me Earl
You're feelin' weak, why don't you lay down and sleep Earl?

Ain't it dark, wrapped up in that tarp Earl?

The cops came by to bring Earl in
They searched the house high and low
Then they tipped their hats and said, "Thank you ladies
If you hear from him let us know"

Well the weeks went by and spring turned to summer
And summer faded into fall
And it turns out he was a missing person
Who nobody missed at all

So the girls bought some land at a roadside stand
Out on highway 109
They sell Tennessee Ham and Strawberry Jam
And they don't lose any sleep at night

'Cause Earl had to die
Goodbye Earl, we need a break
Let's go out to the lake Earl, we'll pack a lunch
And stuff you in the trunk Earl, well is that alright
Good let's go for a ride Earl hey