[TECH TASK: Modern country, male vocal, 100-110 BPM, playful bohemian vibe, acoustic guitar rhythm-heavy, slap/bass guitar low-end, light percussion with kick and hi-hat, optional light electric guitar riffs, chorus backing vocals “Ooh-oooh”. Include intro, breaks, outro, no mandolin. IMPORTANT: Each verse line must be sung ONCE ONLY.] [Intro - 8 sec] [Acoustic guitar rhythm + bass lightly, soft percussion] [Verse 1 - UNIQUE, SING ONCE ONLY] [SING ONCE ONLY] We walked a while with Barbara, [SING ONCE ONLY] Then went to choose her a new bra. [SING ONCE ONLY] We watched the crashes from afar, [SING ONCE ONLY] On city streets both near and far. [SING ONCE ONLY] With my square jaw and bull-necked check, [SING ONCE ONLY] I’m a hundred percent redneck. [SING ONCE ONLY] I’ve long admired Barbara true, [SING ONCE ONLY] She knits a lot, drinks little too. [Chorus] Barbara… Ooh-oooh Barbara… [Chorus] Barbara… Ooh-oooh Barbara… [Instrumental Break 1 - 6 sec] [Acoustic guitar + bass riff, light percussion] [Verse 2 - UNIQUE, SING ONCE ONLY] [SING ONCE ONLY] Beside the blooms beyond compare, [SING ONCE ONLY] Proposed to Barbara by the square. [SING ONCE ONLY] “You women slip, that much I know, [SING ONCE ONLY] But fine — with you I’ll build a nest to grow.” [SING ONCE ONLY] I’m sure I’ll never hurt Barbara, [SING ONCE ONLY] Nor raise a hand or quarrel far. [SING ONCE ONLY] But in the bedroom, I’ll raise some hell, [SING ONCE ONLY] I’ve got a fire I cannot quell. [Chorus] Barbara… Ooh-oooh Barbara… [Instrumental Break 1 - 6 sec] [Acoustic guitar + bass riff, light percussion] [Chorus - Finale] Barbara… Ooh-oooh Barbara… In the bedroom, I’ll raise some hell Barbara… I’ve got a fire I cannot quell Ooh-oooh Barbara… [Outro - 8 sec] [Acoustic guitar slowly fading, bass and light percussion stop, final “Ooh-oooh” backing vocal fades out]
