| Out from St. Louie, I wasn’t choosy
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| I just wanted to get back on the road
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| I hitched in cars, and worked in bars
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| Lookin' for a place to lay down my load
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| I met a lady, a shady lady
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| And someone told her I was all on my own
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| She poured a beer and said «When I’m finished here
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| Hang around 'cause I’m taking you home
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| Don’t worry I’ll treat you all right
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| Don’t worry you can stay all night"
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| And I thought it was any easy ride
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| But I didn’t know where I was till I got inside
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| She said «Okay sonny, give me your money
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| And don’t start any foolin' around»
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| I said «What?"I said «What
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| Don’t you think you’re turning me upside down»
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| She said «I don’t care, I’ve been everywhere
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| And I’ve not been lookin' for you
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| But I’ll take you in and give you a spin
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| You’ll know some tricks by the time we get through»
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| Shady lady, you want it all your own way
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| Shady lady, you won’t let go of your prey
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| Shady lady, eat me up and spit me out
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| But let’s get started now I know what you’re talkin' about
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| Now in the morning, as day was dawning
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| Shady asked me if I’d stay there awhile
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| I said «Stay? |
| baby no way»
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| But I couldn’t keep myself from a smile
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| I said «Now no bye-bye's, go in and dry your eyes
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| That ain’t fittin' for a lady like you
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| Why not be smart, and give your life another start
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| But take care now whatever you do»
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| Shady lady I’m on my way
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| Shady lady we’ll meet again one day
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| And don’t worry 'cause when we do
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| I’m gonna make sure that there ain’t very much left of you
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| I gotta get out! |