"Goodbye Earl" lyrics

Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends
All through their high school days
Both members of the 4H club
Both active in FFA
After graduation Mary Anne went out
Looking for a brand 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 getting abused
She put on dark sunglasses and long sleeved blouses
And make up to cover a bruise
Well, she finally got the nerve to fill 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 Mary Anne flew in from Atlanta
On a red eye midnight flight
She helped Wanda's hand as they worked out a plan
And it didn't make them long to decide

That Earl had to die
Goodbye Earl
Those black eyed peas
They tasted all right to me Earl
You're feeling weak
Why don't you lay down and sleep Earl
Ain't it dark
Wrapped up in that trap 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 turned into fall
And it turns out he was a missing person
Who nobody missed at all

So the girls bought some land and a roadside stand
Out on Highway 109
They sell Tennesse 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 all right
Good let's go for a ride Earl, hey...