Dixie After Dark
©2005 Corey Parkman

It’s been a quiet day around town
The only stir was when school let out
And the sidestreet bars have stayed still as a tomb
Even the grocery store’s been slow
But soon that five o’clock whistle blows
That's when the sun changes shifts with the man in the moon

Welcome to Dixie,
Dixie after dark
The kids are circlin’ the square
Hangin’ out of cars
Granddad’s rockin’ on the porch
Puffin’ a big cigar
The good ol’ boys are makin’ noise
At honky tonks and bars
While lovers look for a quiet place to park
Down here in Dixie,
Dixie after dark

There’s a bluegrass band at the Baptist church
Barbecue’s so full it’s about to burst
And there’s a big bonfire burnin’ down by the lake
The high school kids are hookin’ up
Cowboys are stylin’ in shined up trucks
Mom and dad hit the Sonic for fries and a shake

Welcome to Dixie,
Dixie after dark
The kids are circlin’ the square
Hangin’ out of cars
Granddad’s rockin’ on the porch
Puffin’ a big cigar
The good ol’ boys are makin’ noise
At honky tonks and bars
While lovers look for a quiet place to park
Down here in Dixie,
Dixie after dark

Bridge
I’m singin’ Hank in this honky tonk band
Soon as we’re through, I’ve got plans
‘Cause pretty Lindsey’s been givin’ me the eye...

Welcome to Dixie,
Dixie after dark
The kids are breakin’ curfew
Hangin’ out of cars
Granny calls granddad to bed
He stomps out his cigar
The good ol’ boys will be makin’ noise
Till they close down the bar
While lovers enjoy a quiet place to park
Down here in Dixie,
Dixie after dark

Welcome to Dixie, Dixie after dark

[This message has been edited by Corey (edited 02-28-2005).]

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