DIXIE CHICKS

- Goodbye Earl Lyrics

Mary-Ann and Wanda were the best of friends
All through their high school days
Both members of the 4H Club
Both active in the F.F.A.

After graduation Mary-Ann went out
Lookin' for a brand new world
Wanda looked all around this town
And all she found was Earl

Well, it wasn't two weeks after she got married
That Wanda started gettin? abused
She put on dark glasses, long sleeve blouses
And make-up to cover a bruise

Well, she finally got the nerve to file for divorce
She let the law take it from there
But Earl walked right through that restraining order
And put her in intensive care

Right away Mary-Ann flew in from Atlanta
On a red eye midnight flight
She held Wanda?s hand as they worked out a plan
And it didn't take ?em long to decide

That Earl had to die
Goodbye, Earl, those black eyed peas
They tasted alright to me Earl, you?re feelin? weak
Why don?t you lay down and sleep, Earl
Ain?t it dark, wrapped up in that tarp, Earl

The cops came by to bring Earl in
They searched the house high and low
Then they tipped their hats and said, "Thank you, ladies
If you hear from him let us know?

Well, the weeks went by and
Spring turned to summer and summer faded into fall
And it turns out he was a missing person
Who nobody missed at all

So the girls bought some land and a roadside stand
Out on Highway 109
They sell Tennessee ham and strawberry jam
And they don't lose any sleep at night

?Cause Earl had to die
Goodbye, Earl, we need a break
Lets go out to the lake, Earl, we?ll pack a lunch
And stuff you in the trunk Earl, well, is that alright?
Good, let?s go for a ride, Earl, hey

Well, hey, hey, hey
Oh, hey, hey, hey
Well, hey, hey, hey

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Who wrote Goodbye Earl lyrics?


Goodbye Earl is written by Dennis Linde.
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When was Goodbye Earl released?


It is first released on August 27, 1999 as part of Dixie Chicks's album "Fly" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Goodbye Earl lyrics?


When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the Chicks' 'Goodbye Earl' narrates the tale of two friends, Mary Anne and Wanda, taking the abusive husband Earl's threat to their lives. The lyrics have dark humor and metaphorical language to signify the empowerment of the two friends as they eliminate the threat posed by Earl, eventually finding peace and freedom by starting a new life together. The Lyrics of Goodbye earl mainly highlight empowerment, fury, heartbreak, angst, and despair. The song also points out the value of friendship and loyalty, domestic abuse and revenge as well as justice. The lyrics contain themes of domestic abuse and violence, including references to a character being abused and a plot to kill another character. These adult themes probably do not appeal to children under 13, so a PG-13 rating is appropriate.
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Which genre is Goodbye Earl?


Goodbye Earl falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Goodbye Earl?


Goodbye Earl song length is 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by Savannah Martinez
Songwriter(s): Dennis Linde
Record Label(s): 1999 Sony Music Entertainment Inc WARNING All rights reserved Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws
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