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Bakersfield

from Outlaw Opry Act I by maryann

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Your father was growing old
and wanted you to be near
Your mother was known for being bold
but I was far from fear
and your boyfriend's shotgun
told stories of men left behind
you didn't think it was my baby
but I knew it was mine
and I still miss my sisters
I left back in Tennessee
you don't wanna leave your brother
but you left him for me

Bakersfield oh Bakersfield
I don't wanna talk about it
Bakersfield oh Bakersfield
I think we can live without it
whoah
its not just me
think about the things you'll miss, like your friends and family
it's not just me
we both know the important thing is thinking about the baby

My family had plenty of money
their hearts held no greed
we could be sitting pretty
on a farm fat and green
and my boy's father
was a general in Tennessee
if we stayed we would have everything we'd want or need

Bakersfield oh Bakersfield
I don't wanna talk about it
Bakersfield oh Bakersfield
I think we can live without it
whoah
its not just me
think about the things you'll miss, like your friends and family
it's not just me
we both know the important thing is thinking about the baby

well you can feel that baby
kickin' in your belly
can only come straight from a love right out of me
I might not have that much money
but find a man with more dreams
you could have all the money in the world
and float through it like the sea
it won't compare to anything
like the love you'll get from me

Bakersfield oh Bakersfield
I don't wanna talk about it
Bakersfield oh Bakersfield
I think we can live without it
whoah

the only important thing is the baby! whoah whoa
the only important thing is the baby! whoah whoa
the only important thing! The only important thing is the baby!
the baby!

Bakersfield oh' Bakersfield

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from Outlaw Opry Act I, released March 19, 2013
Written by Ray Flynt & Doug Peña

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maryann Austin, Texas

MaryAnn are an Austin based group of songwriters. Unlike many bands, MaryAnn does not have a traditional front person -- rather, all members share songwriting duties. Formed in 2008, the band has seen a few lineup changes as well as a few name changes, and as of 2013, are simply known as MaryAnn. ... more

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