[INTRO] [Boot heels, playful guitar lick] Mercy— Somebody oughta put up a sign. [VERSE 1 – FEMALE LEAD] He came walking through the doorway Like he owned the afternoon That old belt buckle caught the light And nearly changed the room His shirt was rolled up at the sleeves His smile was taking names If looking good’s a working skill That man deserves a raise [PRE-CHORUS] I tried to mind my business Tried to give the boy some space Then he bent down for his toolbox— Lord, I forgot my place [CHORUS] That man needs a warning sign Flashing red and shining bright Caution, ladies—guard your heart Those jeans are working overtime One slow step, one sideways grin And common sense goes flying by Looking like that oughta require A permit and a warning sign [INSTRUMENTAL TURNAROUND] [Playful Telecaster and fiddle trade short licks] [VERSE 2 – FEMALE LEAD] He ain’t showing off on purpose That’s what makes it twice as bad He’s just fixing that old fencepost Looking better than he has There are three girls by the feed store Who forgot what they came for And Miss Betty circled twice Just to walk past him once more [PRE-CHORUS] He tipped his hat and said, “Good morning” Like an innocent man would do Half the town forgot their errands And the other half turned blue [CHORUS] That man needs a warning sign Flashing red and shining bright Caution, ladies—guard your heart Those jeans are working overtime One slow step, one sideways grin And common sense goes flying by Looking like that oughta require A permit and a warning sign [BREAK] [Boot-stomping drums, fiddle and guitar] [Female spoken] Is it warm out here— Or did he just turn around? [VERSE 3 – FEMALE LEAD] His boots have seen some gravel And his hands know how to work But when he reaches in those back pockets That denim earns its worth I promised I would act my age Keep my dignity intact Then he leaned across that tailgate— There went every bit of that [BRIDGE] Call the sheriff, call the mayor Call whoever makes the rules There’s a public situation By the lumber and the tools No, he hasn’t broken any law But honey, give him time— That much handsome in one place Ought to come with flashing lights [FINAL CHORUS] That man needs a warning sign Flashing red and shining bright Caution, ladies—guard your heart Those jeans are working overtime One slow step, one sideways grin And common sense goes flying by Looking like that oughta require A permit and a warning sign [OUTRO] [Female spoken over playful guitar] Put one on the front… And maybe one on the back. [Final guitar bend and laughing fiddle]
