(Instrumental Intro) (verse 1) You showed up In your sister’s Marquis Staged a single mom rescue Plant operator shades, Your best jeans ... And eyes of Barnett blue. (verse 2) Took the backroads To some ole tin-roofed bar Out near Manchac bayou Sat outside, Gazed up at the stars ... And eyes of Barnett blue. (chorus) Handsome, hardworking, A little bit wily ... And eyes of Barnett blue I miss those eyes Those ice blue eyes Eyes of Barnett blue. (verse 3) One outta five Were the odds You told me straight up For true Live bait, tackle box, Fishing rods And eyes of Barnett blue. (verse 4) Just how hard You had to fight I didn’t have a clue Higher, lower, Hang on tight And eyes of Barnett blue. (chorus) Handsome, hardworking, A l’il bit wily And eyes of Barnett blue. I miss those eyes Those ice blue eyes Eyes of Barnett blue. (verse 5) We rolled the dice, Played roulette You broke the biggest taboo A name, a date Is your epithet Under skies of Barnett blue. (verse 6) When October rolls around Black widow webs Drip with dew Make my visit To hallowed ground And skies of Barnett blue. I lost it all, Searched and found Eyes of Barnett blue. (chorus) Handsome, hardworking, A l’il bit wily And eyes of Barnett blue I miss those eyes Those ice blue eyes Eyes of Barnett blue. (refrain) I miss those eyes Eyes of Barnett blue Eyes of Barnett blue.
