Big Chance

Well, there's a boy down Shelby Gap And I like sittin' on his lap I'm his gal and he's my man We been makin' weddin' plans Brought him home to meet my ma She raised Cain and dropped her jaw "Girl, you're crazy as a bat, you ain't gonna marry that" Looka here mama, looka here daddy This is my true love, we're gonna get married Ain't a gonna hem-haw, ain't a gonna tarry This is my big chance, we're gonna get married Oh, mama, daddy, can't you see Holler's closin' in on me Cousins pourin' down like rain They're runnin' out of given names It's so crowded I can't breathe You need one less mouth to feed Forty dozen here at home You won't miss me when I'm gone Looka here mama, looka here daddy This is my true love, we're gonna get married Ain't a gonna hem-haw, ain't a gonna tarry This is my big chance, we're gonna get married Oh, he's the prettiest in these hills I don't hitch him, some gal will You just messed up my big chance For married bliss and true romance Two things y'all don't realize Shelby boys is mighty shy And courtin' life is extra hard If I can't keep 'em in the yard Oh, another one gone