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Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends All through their high school daysBoth members of the 4H club, both active in the FFAAfter graduation Mary Anne went out lookin' for a bright new worldWanda looked all around this town and all she found was EarlIt wasn't two weeks after she got married that Wanda started gettin' abusedShe'd put on dark glasses or long sleeved blouses Or make-up to cover a bruiseWell she finally got the nerve to file for divorce And she let the law take it from thereBut Earl walked right through that restraining order And put her in intensive careRight away Mary Anne flew in from Atlanta On a red eye midnight flightShe held Wanda's hand as they worked out a plan And it didn't take 'em long to decideThat Earl had to die, goodbye EarlThose black-eyed peas, they tasted alright to me, EarlYou're feelin' weak? Why don't you lay down and sleep, EarlAin't it dark wrapped up in that tarp, EarlSongtexteThe cops came by to bring Earl inThey searched the house high and lowThen they tipped their hats and said, thank you ladiesIf you hear from him let us knowWell the weeks went by and spring turned to summer And summer faded into fallAnd it turns out he was a missing person who nobody missed at allSo the girls bought some land and a roadside stand Out on highway 109They sell Tennessee ham and strawberry jam And they don't lose any sleep at night, 'causeEarl had to die, goodbye EarlWe need a break, let's go out to the lake, EarlWe'll pack a lunch, and stuff you in the trunk, EarlIs that alright? Good! Let's go for a ride, Earl Aus Songtexte Mania