Lyrics

TANYA TUCKER

I was hanging out at the Ramada Hotel bar
After the show - we swang from a star
I Ordered a cold one from Madge at the counter
Sat down and counted the rings around my eyes

As I stared in the mirror that read Budweiser
I saw a face that looked familiar
I heard a voice that was loud and slurring
I turned around and there she was

Tanya Tucker put her arms around me
“Tanya Tucker,” I said, “I cannot breathe!
I smell liquor and my mama’s calling
Tanya Tucker, please let me be.”

The night got longer and she got louder
I heard her screaming about last call coming
I knew my chance was coming and going
I don’t blow a second chance to swing from a star CH

So, I walked right up to her and I said,
“My name is Michelle, and I am a singer.
You do not know me, but one day you will,
and I’d like to thank you for being a woman,
for paying your dues, and for paying my bill.”

Then Tanya Tucker put her arms around me
“Tanya Tucker,” I said, “I cannot breathe!
I smell liquor and my mama’s calling
Tanya Tucker, please let me be.
Tanya Tucker, pleased to meet me.”
Michelle Malone 1994