[Spoken Intro – Bubba, warm Southern drawl] Well, there we were, sittin' out on the porch, Me and Trigger, underneath that big ol' Georgia moon. And Trigger looked up at me like he had somethin' important on his mind. I said, "What is it, boy?" [Spoken – Trigger, playful character voice] "Bubba, how do I know when she's a keeper?" [Spoken – Bubba] Well, dadgummit, Trigger! Pull up a seat, son. I reckon it's time we had ourselves a talk! [Verse 1 – Bubba] There's a million pretty faces in this world today, Some'll make you smile, some'll run away. Some'll chase a squirrel clear across the yard, Some'll steal your supper when you're off your guard. But there's one little secret my grandpa knew, And tonight, little buddy, I'm passin' it to you. Don't go lookin' for a diamond or a fancy car, Find somebody happy right where you are. [Chorus] If she loves the porch, the peace, and the Lord, Don't let that good one walk out the door. If she can sit beside you underneath the stars, Listen to the crickets and an old guitar, If she likes the simple things at the end of the day, She's a keeper, Trigger, don't let her get away! [Verse 2] Now, Trigger cocked his head and he scratched one ear, Like he couldn't quite believe what he was hearin' here. He said, "What if she likes to bark at the mailman?" I said, "Well, son, I reckon I understand!" "What if she digs up all the flowers by the gate?" I said, "That's somethin' y'all can negotiate!" "But what if she eats my biscuits and steals my chair?" I said, "Son, that's love, you better learn to share!" [Chorus] If she loves the porch, the peace, and the Lord, Don't let that good one walk out the door. If she can sit beside you underneath the stars, Listen to the crickets and an old guitar, If she likes the simple things at the end of the day, She's a keeper, Trigger, don't let her get away! [Instrumental Break – Swinging acoustic guitar, walking bass, piano, harmonica and playful saxophone] [Bridge – Bubba, gentle and heartfelt] Now, love ain't always fireworks, And love ain't always loud. Sometimes it's two souls sittin' still, While the moon comes through the clouds. It's kindness when the day goes wrong, It's forgiveness when you're blue. And the finest thing about real love, Is it don't have to prove nothin' to you. [Spoken – Bubba] You understand what I'm sayin', Trigger? [Spoken – Trigger] "Yeah, Bubba... but what if she sees a squirrel?" [Spoken – Bubba, laughing] Well, dadgummit, son! Then I reckon y'all are both gonna be gone! [Final Chorus – Full swinging band] If she loves the porch, the peace, and the Lord, Don't let that good one walk out the door. If she'll stay beside you when the sunshine fades, Through the good and the bad and the rainy days, If she likes the simple things at the end of the day, She's a keeper, Trigger, don't let her get away! [Outro – Spoken over gentle guitar and harmonica] Well, I'll tell y'all somethin'. That little dog might be smarter than he looks. Trigger, quit chasin' that squirrel! What da...! Amazing. All is well. [End]
