[Intro – Fast Telecaster Lick, Accordion Answer, Fiddle Flourish] Well, kick up the dust and turn up the sound There's a little rattlesnake loose in this town! ¡Ay, ay, ay! [Verse 1] She came walking through the swinging doors Red-dirt boots on the wooden floors Had a look that could start a fight And a laugh that could last all night I said, “Señorita, what's your game?” She said, “Darlin', you'll remember my name” That accordion started playing just right And I took one taste of a little snake bite [Pre-Chorus – Rising Accordion, Snare Build] She said, “You better watch your step” I said, “Honey, I ain't worried yet” She spun me around, pulled me in tight And whispered, “You ain't seen nothing tonight!” [Chorus – Full Band, Two-Step Groove, Gang Vocals] A little snake bite, a little Texas heat A little Tejano rhythm underneath my feet She'll steal your hat, she'll steal your pride Then spin you halfway across the other side ¡Ay, ay, ay! Let the accordion play A little snake bite'll carry you away A little country twang, a little Mexican spice One taste of that woman and you'll roll the dice! [Verse 2 – Driving Bass, Chicken-Pickin' Guitar] She knew every move, knew every trick Turned that dance floor into a candlestick I tried to lead, but she took command Had me eating out the palm of her hand She said, “¿Qué pasa, cowboy, can you keep up?” I said, “Pour me another, fill my cup!” The fiddle was crying, the guitar took flight And that little snake bite hit me just right [Pre-Chorus – Accordion and Guitar Trade Licks] She said, “You better watch your step” I said, “Honey, I ain't worried yet” She spun me around, pulled me in tight And whispered, “You ain't seen nothing tonight!” [Chorus – Big Harmonies, Stomping Drums] A little snake bite, a little Texas heat A little Tejano rhythm underneath my feet She'll steal your hat, she'll steal your pride Then spin you halfway across the other side ¡Ay, ay, ay! Let the accordion play A little snake bite'll carry you away A little country twang, a little Mexican spice One taste of that woman and you'll roll the dice! [Instrumental Break – Accordion 16 Bars] [Fast Telecaster chicken-pickin' solo Accordion answers with a fiery run Fiddle joins the melody Bass and drums drive the two-step ¡Échale! ¡Eso!] [Bridge – Half-Time Tease, Then Rising Build] Now, mama told me, “Boy, be wise Watch out for trouble in a pretty disguise” But when she smiled and grabbed my hand I forgot every warning I ever had! [Final Chorus – Full Band, Extra Harmonies, Mexican Gritos] A little snake bite, a little Texas heat A little Tejano rhythm underneath my feet She'll steal your hat, she'll steal your pride Then spin you halfway across the other side ¡Ay, ay, ay! Let the accordion play A little snake bite'll carry you away A little country twang, a little Mexican spice One taste of that woman and you'll roll the dice! A little snake bite! ¡Dale, dale! A little snake bite! One more round, and we're doing it right! [Outro – Accordion and Telecaster Trading Licks 16 Bars ] She winked her eye, said, “See you tonight!” I said, “Save me another little snake bite!” ¡Ay, Chihuahua! [Final guitar bend, accordion flourish, tight band stop]
