Lyrics Goodbye Earl - The Chicks

Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends
All through their high school days
Both members of the 4H Club
Both active in the FFA

After graduation, Mary Anne went out
Lookin' for a bright 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 getting abused
She put on dark glasses and long sleeved 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 Anne 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

(Na-na-na-na-na) goodbye, Earl
Those black-eyed peas? (Na-na-na-na-na)
They tasted alright to me, Earl
You're feelin' weak? (Na-na-na-na-na)
Why don't you lay down and sleep, Earl?
Ain't it dark (na-na-na-na-na)
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

(Na-na-na-na-na) goodbye, Earl
We need a break (na-na-na)
Let's go out to the lake, Earl
We'll pack a lunch (na-na-na-na-na)
And stuff you in the trunk, Earl?
Well, is that alriight? (Na-na-na-na-na)
Good! Let's go for a ride, Earl?
Hey!

(Na-na-na-na-na) well, hey-hey-hey
(Na-na-na-na-na) aw, hey-hey-hey
(Na-na-na-na-na) well, hey-hey-hey
(Na-na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na)