(Verse 1)
Down by the water where the river runs slow
There’s a fella everybody seems to know
Light loafers shining in the Tennessee sun
Twinkle toes dancing like he’s number one
Got a grin so wide and a wave so loose
Everybody hollers, “There goes Sweet Bruce!”
Never met a secret he could ever keep
If you tell him at breakfast, the whole town knows by noon’s heat
(Pre-Chorus)
He’s got stories for days
And opinions for free
Half of ‘em are true
And half we’ll never believe
(Chorus)
Sweet Bruce, Sweet Bruce
Dancing through town in his slip-on shoes
Sweet Bruce, Sweet Bruce
Living life by his own strange rules
He’s got a little KY rattling in his coat
A fishing lure, a flashlight, and a mystery note
Nobody knows what he’s gonna do
That’s why everybody loves Sweet Bruce
(Verse 2)
Used to keep some things tucked way down deep
Then one day said, “Boys, I’m done with hiding me”
The town just shrugged and ordered another round
Cause Bruce was gonna be Bruce no matter who’s around
Now he’s laughing on the patio under neon light
Telling old jail stories nearly every night
If trouble had a spokesman he’d be first in line
And somehow he’s still having the time of his life
(Pre-Chorus)
He’ll spill the tea
Before the kettle can steam
Half the county knows
Every one of his schemes
(Chorus)
Sweet Bruce, Sweet Bruce
Dancing through town in his slip-on shoes
Sweet Bruce, Sweet Bruce
Living life by his own strange rules
Twinkle toes moving to the island groove
A little off beat but he’s got the moves
Nobody knows what he’s gonna do
That’s why everybody loves Sweet Bruce
(Bridge)
Bonfire burning and the moon hanging low
Bruce starts two-stepping at his own one-man show
Laughing so hard that the whole crowd sings
Life’s too short to worry about a thing
(Final Chorus)
Sweet Bruce, Sweet Bruce
Dancing through town in his slip-on shoes
Sweet Bruce, Sweet Bruce
Living life by his own strange rules
From the creek to the docks to the old saloon
He’ll be telling somebody’s business by tomorrow afternoon
Everybody’s got a story or two
About sweet, sweet Bruce
Sweet Bruce…
Sweet Bruce…
There ain’t nobody quite like you.
