[Instrumental Intro: guitar and Mandolin] [Verse - Baritone] Your lights came on and I pulled right over Didn’t cuss, didn’t speed, didn’t look for cover You said, “Son, where’s the fire?”, your hand on your hip I said, "It ain’t no fire, sir—it’s a love, I let slip." [break] [hook] I’ll take your fine and I’ll pay what I owe But love’s on the line, so please let me go [Verse] I ain’t runnin’, I'm not speedin' to race, I'm just tryin’, to-get ta her sweet face I hurt her deep, and I'm runnin' outta time [Build] She said tonight’s my last chance, or she draws the line.! [Chorus] I took the backroads ‘cause I know ‘em by heart I went way too fast, and (uh), that wasn't smart But Id rather a ticket, than even one more minute away from my lady when she's ready to forgive me [Instrumental interlude] [Bridge] You said, “That’s quite a tale, but it don’t change the fact” I said, “Sir, write your ticket, but don’t hold me back.” “‘Cause hearts don’t wait, and clocks don’t lie And if I don’t show up, then so long, goodbye.” [break]] [hook] I’ll take your fine and I’ll pay what I owe But love’s on the line, so please let me go [Verse] I ain’t runnin’, I'm not speedin' to race, I'm just tryin’, to-get back to her sweet face I hurt her deep, and I'm runnin' outta time [Build] She said tonight’s my last chance, or she draws the line - [Drop] [Chorus] I took the backroads ‘cause I know ‘em by heart I went way too fast, and (uh), that wasn't smart But Id rather a ticket, than even one more minute away from my baby when she's ready, to forgive me [Final Verse] I ain’t runnin’, just pushin’ my luck Redemption don’t ride in a slow old truck [diminuendo] I’ll take your fine and I’ll pay what I owe But love’s on the line, so please let me go [Short Instrumental Break] But love’s on the line, so please let me go [fade to end]
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