Ain't It Strange

Verse 1
The sun faded out, the sky filled with stars,
I saw you sittin’ at the end of the bar.
Prettiest girl I’d ever seen by far,
I played it cool, didn’t say much at first.
You shot me a smile, and you quenched my thirst,
We talked about nothin’, just killin’ some time,
But I couldn’t quit lookin’ at those lips of yours,
Those bedroom eyes and them do-me curves.

Chorus
Ain’t it strange,
How a drink can make the whole earth move?
How your mind starts driftin’ when you’ve got nothin’ to lose?
The bar fills up with pretty things,
But you only see one,
You just wanna lose your mind
Till the night is done.
Say, ain’t it strange, ain’t it strange,
How a little Jack can make you feel alright again?

Verse 2
I asked your name, you asked me mine,
Funny how some nights can change your life.
You didn’t say much, you just took my hand,
Pulled me out onto that old dance floor.
We moved together like we’d done it before,
I guess we clicked, I guess sparks flew,
And later that night I followed you
Back to your little trailer under the moon.

Verse 3
We smoked something I don’t remember now,
You turned out the lights and we danced around.
We laughed and fell till the whole world spun,
You set my mind on fire, girl, you sure knew how.
You said, “Easy, tiger, let’s make this last,”
You pulled me closer and the moment passed.
We fell into your bed, and the night rolled on,
By the time the sun came up, you were already gone.

Chorus
Ain’t it strange,
How a drink can make the whole earth move?
How your mind starts driftin’ when you’ve got nothin’ to lose?
The bar fills up with pretty things, that whiskey chases the blues,
But you only see one,
You just wanna lose your mind
Till the night is done.
Ain’t it strange, ain’t it strange when nothings the same,
How a little Jack can make you feel alright again?

Verse 4
I left you with a kiss, thought life was good,
Walked out that door like a lucky man should.
Met you at the bar the very next day,
Thought we’d pick up right where we left off that way.
But then I saw that look in your eyes,
And all at once I saw through the lies.
You were gone before I could remember your name,
And I was left standing there lookin’ like a fool again.

Verse 5
I can’t believe you used me, now I’m alone,
Callin’ your number, but you won’t pick up the phone.
Wish I could erase the night it all began,
But memories don’t listen to a broken man.
I hear your voice every time I close my eyes,
Feel your arms around me and those late-night drives.
I remember that trailer rockin’ all night long,
Never met a woman who could make me feel so strong.

“Easy, tiger,” was what you said,
“Let’s make this last,” as you pulled me to bed.
You pushed me down, and I lost my way,
Now I’m learnin’ that some nights you pay for the next day.

Final Verse
Now I’m back at the bar where you used to be,
Where it was just you and me.
I’m singin’ this song, and it’s clear as day,
I’ll move on somehow, I’ll find my way.
There’ll be another girl, just like Mamma said,
Somewhere down the road, when this pain has fled.
I’ll keep on drinkin’ till the hurt gets outa my head,

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Final Chorus
Ain’t it strange,
How a drink can make the whole earth move?
How your mind starts driftin’ when you’ve got nothin’ to lose?
The bar fills up with pretty things,
But tonight I see just one—
A memory of you
And everything we’d done.
Yeah, ain’t it strange, ain’t it strange,
How a little Jack can make a broken heart feel better again?

Outro
Ain’t it strange...
Yeah, ain’t it strange...
How a little Jack can make you forget her name.