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Hey, Sheriff!!! Arrest me. (Dance version) (Remastered)

V5.5

Verse 1 Down on Main Street, dust a-dancin’ slow, He rode in town like a summer rodeo, Brand-new badge, boots shinin’ in the sun, Every heart was racin’, but he didn’t chase none. I tipped my hat, kept my secret tight, Blushin’ like a sunset over Friday night, Prettiest girl, that’s what they say, But I ain’t that brave when he looks my way. Chorus Oh, lock me up, Sheriff, throw away the key, If that county jail’s where you’ll be close to me. I’d cross that line, let my wild heart drift, Just to feel your hands when you read my rights. If lovin’ you’s a crime in this small-town heat, Go on and cuff me gentle on Easy Street— I’d let myself get arrested tonight, Just to be your outlaw, holdin’ you tight. Verse 2 He walks in the diner, quiet and tall, Every cowboy straightens up against the wall, But when he smiles, Lord, mercy me, It’s softer than a Texas breeze through a mesquite tree. Mama says, “Girl, don’t play with flame,” But I’m already branded with his last name, Got a good-girl record, clean and neat, But I’d stir up trouble just to share his seat. Chorus Oh, lock me up, Sheriff, throw away the key, If that county jail’s where you’ll be close to me. I’d cross that line, let my wild heart drift, Just to feel your hands when you read my rights. If lovin’ you’s a crime in this small-town heat, Go on and cuff me gentle on Easy Street— I’d let myself get arrested tonight, Just to be your outlaw, holdin’ you tight. Verse 3 Under neon stars and a courthouse moon, I pray he’ll figure out my secret soon, That the law I’m breakin’ ain’t wrong or bad, It’s just this lonesome crush I’ve always had. So if he knocks on my front door, Sayin’, “Ma’am, can’t hide no more,” I’ll raise my hands with a smilin’ plea— “Sheriff, you finally caught your girl like me.” Final Chorus Yeah, lock me up, Sheriff, don’t set me free, If your strong arms are my custody. Write my name in your little black book, Sentence me to that slow, sweet look. If lovin’ you’s the only charge tonight, I’m guilty as sin, and it feels so right— Let the whole wide county testify, I’d wear your badge ‘cross my heart for life.