Hands Off My Girl

I saw him staring from across the street, slick boots and a grin

Thought he had the charm, thought he could waltz right in

But I’ve been around this town, I know his kind

Cowboy talk and a smile, but a heart that’s blind

He thinks he’s clever, thinks he’s smooth

But I know my girl, and I’ve got nothing to lose

Every glance he throws, every line he speaks

I see through the act, I know the game he seeks

Hands off my girl, she’s mine, don’t you see

You can’t steal what’s been earned, she belongs with me

Try all you want, play your little part

But you’ll never break the bond of her heart

Hands off my girl, I won’t back down

I’ve built this love in my own hometown

He’s telling her stories, spinning tales of fame

Telling her promises, trying to change her name

But she laughs, shakes her head, looks right at me

Like she always has, like she’s always free

I’ve held her close through the fire and rain

I’ve been the one who knows her joy and her pain

He thinks he’s got a shot, thinks he’s got a clue

But a love like ours won’t ever fall for you

Hands off my girl, she’s mine, don’t you see

You can’t steal what’s been earned, she belongs with me

Try all you want, play your little part

But you’ll never break the bond of her heart

Hands off my girl, I won’t back down

I’ve built this love in my own hometown

I’ve seen fools come and go, thinking they’re the king

But love like ours ain’t no passing fling

It’s late-night talks, it’s the fights we survived

It’s the way she laughs, the way we’ve thrived

So go ahead, make your move, take your shot

But I promise you, cowboy, you’ll come up naught

So I tip my hat, but I keep her near

Every step he takes, I’m right here

She knows the truth, she knows my soul

He can’t steal her heart, he can’t make her whole

I’m the one who’s been steady, the one who stays

The one she chooses at the end of the day

Hands off my girl, she’s mine, don’t you see

You can’t steal what’s been earned, she belongs with me

Try all you want, play your little part

But you’ll never break the bond of her heart

Hands off my girl, I won’t back down

I’ve built this love in my own hometown

Hands off my girl… she’s mine, she’s mine…