[Verse 1] He tells big stories by the feed-store door, Says he’s won every hand and settled every score. But when the bill comes due, he’s suddenly gone, Leaves his coffee cup and his hat hanging on. [Chorus] I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, And I don’t think I could even lift him. He’s all hat brim and a polished grin, But the truth gets lost when you’re listening to him. I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, And I don’t think I could even lift him. [Verse 2] He swore that old pickup was nearly brand new, Then the door came off when he drove it through. He said he’d be back by a quarter to nine, We’re still here waiting, and it’s closing time. [Chorus] I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, And I don’t think I could even lift him. He’s all hat brim and a polished grin, But the truth gets lost when you’re listening to him. I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, And I don’t think I could even lift him. [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] Now I’m not saying he’s a bad-hearted man, He’d help you out—if he thought that he can. But if he says, “I got this,” just smile and step aside; That’s a mighty heavy promise for a fellow his size. [Final Chorus] I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, And I don’t think I could even lift him. He’s all hat brim and a polished grin, But the truth gets lost when you’re listening to him. I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him, And I don’t think I could even lift him. [Outro] No, I wouldn’t trust him— And I sure can’t lift him.
