Verse 1
I’m headed to the honky tonk
Gonna get my beer drinkin’ on
Gonna meet my buddies there
Find a pretty girl and stare
I’m gonna have a drink or two
Then I’ll walk up and say, “How are you?”
That’s the moment I will know
If I should stay or I should go
Pre-Chorus
If she smiles and laughs at my old jokes,
Maybe buy another round.
If she rolls her eyes before I finish…
Well, boys, I’m backing down.
Chorus
If she says, “Pull up that old bar stool,”
I’m gonna stay here all night long.
If she says, “I’m waiting on somebody,”
I’ll tip my hat and move along.
There are plenty of fish in neon lights,
Swimming through this Friday glow.
One little “Hello, darlin’”
Tells me all I need to know…
If I should stay or I should go.
Verse 2
Band’s playing loud, boots on wood,
Everybody’s feeling good.
She might be looking back at me,
Or looking past me, hard to see.
I’ve learned there ain’t no use in guessing,
Or making up some grand impression.
Sometimes “yes” is written plain,
Sometimes “no” saves you the pain.
Bridge
I’ve struck out more than once before,
That’s just part of this old game.
Every cowboy wears a bruise,
Before he hears somebody say his name.
Final Chorus
If she says, “Pull up that old bar stool,”
I’m gonna stay here all night long.
If she says, “Let’s dance,” then buddy,
You can bet this cowboy’s gone.
If it turns into forever,
Or just another tale to tell,
It all starts with one little question,
And whether that first moment goes well.
One little smile can change it all…
Or send me down the road.