Everybody said Bobby was a little hard-headed.
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If there ever was a book on love, Bobby never read it.
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Suzy was a poor boy's dream in a high school sweater.
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She was ready to run but her Daddy wouldn't let her.
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She told her Momma how she loved her man,
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She said: "Daddy don't understand."
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While she was cryin', Momma shook her head.
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She took her by the hand and said:
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"It takes a hard lovin' woman;
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman;
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman,
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"To love a hard-headed man."
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Bobby got a job at the west end fillin' station.
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He was savin' for a diamond ring after graduation.
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Suzy's old man came by for some gas and water.
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He said: "Boy, stay away from my daughter."
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That night, by the light of the moon,
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Bobby climbed up to Suzy's room.
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Momma saw 'em pullin' out of the drive,
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But she didn't wake up Daddy this time.
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It takes a hard lovin' woman;
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Takes a hard lovin' woman;
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Takes a hard lovin' woman,
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To love a hard-headed man.
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The June weddin' was a big affair.
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Daddy even bought a tux to wear.
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The preacher told 'em, as he joined their hands:
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"Love when you hurt; laugh when you can;
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"Keep hangin' on till you understand:
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"It takes a hard lovin' woman;
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman;
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman,
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"To love a hard-headed man.
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman;
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman;
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"Takes a hard lovin' woman,
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"To love a hard-headed man."
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Hard Lovin' Woman
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Mark Collie |