Verse 1 The crazy couple down the road Moved in just last week And already things have changed Verse 2 With nervous anticipation I wandered down that way Afraid of what I might find Chorus They must be from the hills Maybe somewhere farther off The mailbox says Earl and Tater Bumpus I just had to laugh Verse 3 I walked right up onto the porch And knocked upon the door Not knowing who I’d meet Verse 4 A woman with some glowing eyes Stood staring back at me With “Earl” tattooed on her arm Verse 5 She hollered, “Earl, we got someone!” I heard a sudden crash Then something growled inside Bridge Earl came walking down the hall He looked me up and down Said, “Neighbor, you must be gone by dark” Verse 6 There’s something moving in the shed A freezer on the porch And smoke comes from the yard Verse 7 Now every night about half past ten Their porch light starts to blink And Earl goes walking out Chorus They must be from the hills Maybe somewhere farther off The mailbox says Earl and Tater Bumpus I just had to run Outro I wave at Earl from down the road But never after dark Some things you shouldn’t have to learn
