Longnecks and Short Stories Written by David Wright July 4, 2026 [Verse 1] Bubba walked back in the tavern With his hat pulled low in shame Said, “I owe a few apologies And I’ll start with Mark by name” “Dennis Linde, bless your pen I know I crossed the line But that jukebox started talkin’ trash And I had to speak my mind” [Chorus] Longnecks and short stories That’s how trouble starts One cold beer, one bad idea And one fool’s broken heart Longnecks and short stories Lord, they never end By the time the truth walks through the door The lie’s bought drinks for all your friends [Verse 2] He said, “I didn’t shoot the jukebox That was all misunderstood I just gave it strong advice Like any country singer should” Frank came ridin’ through the door Said, “Bubba, don’t confess” Bubba said, “I’m tellin’ truth Just dressed up in its best” [Chorus] Longnecks and short stories That’s how trouble starts One cold beer, one bad idea And one fool’s broken heart Longnecks and short stories Lord, they never end By the time the truth walks through the door The lie’s bought drinks for all your friends [Verse 3] Joe Diffie’s by the jukebox Propped up with a grin Saying, “Bubba, son, I’ve heard worse lies But I ain’t sure where to begin” He said, “Pour me one for Pickup Man And prop me by the light Cause if the jukebox lives till morning We’ll all be alright” [Bridge] So here’s to Mark Chesnutt And the songs that raised us right Here’s to Dennis Linde For the trouble he could write Here’s one for Joe Diffie Still grinnin’ through the smoke He said, “A country song ain’t guilty Till it’s charged with bein’ broke” [Final Chorus] Longnecks and short stories That’s how trouble starts One cold beer, one bad idea And one fool’s broken heart Longnecks and short stories Lord, they never end By the time the truth walks through the door The lie’s bought drinks for all your friends [Outro] So I’m sorry, Mr. Chesnutt Dennis Linde, God bless your rhyme Joe’s still propped up by the jukebox And Bubba’s buyin’ one more time
