Tell Me

Chorus
You tell me this, you tell me that,
I say, “Buddy, I ain’t having that!”
You can preach all day, but I’m still gonna be me,
Ain’t changing my life just to fit your TV.
I don’t wanna be skinny as a baseball bat,
Don’t need your diet and I don’t need that crap.
All I want is to love and be loved,
Stay alive, stay free, and have a little fun.
Now how hard can it be,
For a poor wreck like me?
You tell me what to drink, what to eat, what to do,
Hell, I just wanna be me and with you!
Verse 1
Yeah, we had a good time, I ain't gonna lie,
You looked like an angel with a devil in your eye.
Curvy little honey with that big ol' smile,
Had me spending my money all the damn while.
Shoulda seen it coming, shoulda known your game,
You took my cash and left me holding the blame.
Now you're gone and my bed feels cold,
But I'm still kicking, baby — just getting old!
Chorus
You tell me this, you tell me that,
I say, “Buddy, I ain’t having that!”
You can preach all day, but I’m still gonna be me,
Ain’t changing my life just to fit your TV.
I don’t wanna be skinny as a baseball bat,
Don’t need your diet and I don’t need that crap.
All I want is to love and be loved,
Stay alive, stay free, and have a little fun.
Now how hard can it be,
For a poor wreck like me?
You tell me what to drink, what to eat, what to do,
Hell, I just wanna be me and with you!
Verse 2
Doc pulled me over and gave me the news,
Said, “Son, you've got some habits you gotta lose.”
Quit the cigarettes, quit the whiskey too,
And those fast little women are bad for you!
I said, “Doc, you're killing me, don't you understand?
You're taking all the good stuff right out of my hands!”
I'll try to behave, I'll give it a few days,
Then I'll probably wind up back in my old ways.
Verse 3
Down at the bar, everybody's dancing and singing,
Cheap beer flowing and the jukebox ringing.
Everybody's laughing like they ain't got a care,
And for a minute I swear I see you standing there.
Blonde hair shining underneath the neon light,
But it ain't you, baby — just another Friday night.
I wonder where you are and what lucky guy you're with,
And if you ever miss this crazy old thing.
Chorus
You tell me this, you tell me that,
I say, “Buddy, I ain’t having that!”
You can preach all day, but I’m still gonna be me,
Ain’t changing my life just to fit your TV.
I don’t wanna be skinny as a baseball bat,
Don’t need your diet and I don’t need that crap.
All I want is to love and be loved,
Stay alive, stay free, and have a little fun.
Now how hard can it be,
For a poor wreck like me?
You tell me what to drink, what to eat, what to do,
Hell, I just wanna be me and you!
Verse 4
I knock back a drink, say a prayer to the night,
Clock keeps ticking but I'm feeling alright.
Pretty girls walking by, looking mighty fine,
I know they ain't looking this way, but that's alright.
I ain't Brad Pitt or that legend Alan Hall and I ain't twenty-two,
But I've still got a little life left to live and do.
So turn up that music, let the good times roll,
A little bit of trouble never hurt this soul.
Verse 5
Now I'm back on the highway, rolling through the night,
Dashboard glowing and the road feels right.
Got four wheels turning and a tank full of gas,
Leaving old memories somewhere in the past.
Maybe tomorrow I'll find something new,
Maybe I'll find somebody who actually tells the truth.
Mama said, “Son, you'll meet someone someday.”
Someone a little sweeter who won't drive you away.
Final Chorus
So you tell me this, tell me that,
I ain't listening to none of that!
I'm gonna live my life the best I can,
With a little more whiskey and a whole lotta plans.
I don't wanna be skinny as a baseball bat,
I like good food and I'm sticking with that!
All I want is to love and be loved,
Find a good woman and thank God above.
Now how hard can it be,
For a poor wreck like me?
You can tell me what you want, but I'm telling you —
I'm gonna be me till the whole thing's through!