Goodbye Earl
The Chicks Lyrics

Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends
Mary Anne and Wanda had a deep and intimate friendship

All through their high school days
Their friendship lasted throughout their entire high school experience

Both members of the 4H club, both active in the FFA
They were both involved in various activities and organizations together

After graduation
After finishing school

Mary Anne went out lookin' for a bright new world
Mary Anne sought out new opportunities and experiences in life

Wanda looked all around this town and all she found was Earl
Wanda searched for something more, but all she found was a problematic person named Earl

Well, it wasn't two weeks after she got married that Wanda started gettin' abused
Unfortunately, Wanda began experiencing domestic abuse shortly after her marriage

She'd put on dark glasses and long sleeved blouses, and makeup to cover a bruise
To hide the signs of her abuse, Wanda would wear disguises like dark glasses, long-sleeved clothing, and makeup

Well, she finally got the nerve to file for divorce
Eventually, Wanda found the courage to initiate divorce proceedings

She let the law take it from there
She allowed the legal system to handle the process

But Earl walked right through that restraining order and put her in intensive care
Regrettably, Earl disregarded the restraining order and physically harmed Wanda to the point where she required intensive medical care

Right away Mary Anne flew in from Atlanta on a red eye midnight flight
Upon hearing the news, Mary Anne immediately traveled from Atlanta to be by Wanda's side, taking a late-night flight

She held Wanda's hand and they worked out a plan
Mary Anne provided emotional support to Wanda and together, they devised a plan of action

And it didn't take 'em long to decide that Earl had to die
They quickly concluded that Earl needed to be eliminated to ensure Wanda's safety and well-being

Good bye, Earl
Farewell, Earl

Those black-eyed peas, they tasted alright to me, Earl
The excuses and justifications for Earl's actions were of no significance or merit

You feelin' weak? Why don't you lay down and sleep, Earl
Instead of offering sympathy, they mock Earl and suggest he rest in eternal slumber

Ain't it dark wrapped up in that tarp, Earl
They hint at Earl's fate, suggesting that he will be confined and hidden in a dark and suffocating tarp

The cops came by to bring Earl in
Law enforcement officials arrived to apprehend Earl

They searched the house high and low
The authorities conducted a thorough search of the premises

Then they tipped their hats and said, "Thank you ladies, if you hear from him let us know"
After their search, the police acknowledged the women's cooperation and asked to be informed if Earl contacted them

Well, the weeks went by and spring turned to summer, and summer faded into fall
Time passed, and the seasons changed from spring to summer, then faded into fall

And it turns out he was a missing person who nobody missed at all
Interestingly, Earl was classified as a missing person, but nobody seemed to have any concern or desire to find him

So the girls bought some land at a roadside stand out on Highway 109
In light of their new circumstances, Mary Anne and Wanda acquired land and established a business along Highway 109

They sell Tennessee ham and strawberry jam
They run a shop where they sell locally sourced products like Tennessee ham and strawberry jam

And they don't lose any sleep at night 'cause Earl had to die
They no longer worry or lose sleep because Earl's demise brought them peace and a sense of relief

We need a break, let's go out to the lake, Earl
Expressing their desire for a break, they suggest going to the lake, leaving no room for Earl's interference

We'll pack a lunch, and stuff you in the trunk, Earl
With dark humor, they propose packing Earl in the trunk as a way to eliminate him permanently

Well, is that alright? Good! Let's go for a ride, Earl, hey
Mocking Earl's absence and insignificance, they sarcastically seek his approval to go on a ride

Ooh hey hey hey
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Ah hey hey hey
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Well, hey hey hey
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