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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dennis Linde
Acoustic Guitar
Natalie Maines
Vocals
Martie Seidel
Fiddle
Emily Strayer
Banjo
Greg Morrow
Drums
Michael Rhodes
Bass Guitar
Steve Nathan
Keyboards
Matt Rollings
Keyboards
Pat Buchanan
Electric Guitar
Randy Scruggs
Acoustic Guitar
Paul Worley
Acoustic Guitar
Lloyd Maines
Steel Guitar
Terry McMillan
Percussion
Tom Roady
Percussion
Steve Conn
Accordion
John Mock
Bodhrán Drum
Blake Chancey
Background Vocals
Charlie Robison
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dennis Linde
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Worley
Producer
Blake Chancey
Producer
Billy Sherrill
Recording Engineer
Tony Castle
Assistant Engineer
John Guess
Mixing Engineer
Patrick Murphy
Assistant Engineer
Denny Purcell
Mastering Engineer
Jonathan Russell
Assistant Engineer
Eric Conn
Editing Engineer
Christopher Rowe
Engineer
Clarke Schleicher
Engineer
C. Grier
Editing Engineer
Eric Conn
Editing Engineer
Lyrics
Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends
All through their high school days
Both members of the 4H Club
Both active in the FFA
After graduation, Mary Anne went out
Lookin' for a bright new world
Wanda looked all around this town
And all she found was Earl
Well, it wasn't two weeks after she got married
That Wanda started getting abused
She put on dark glasses and long sleeved blouses
And make-up to cover a bruise
Well, she finally got the nerve to file for divorce
She let the law take it from there
But Earl walked right through that restraining order
And put her in intensive care
Right away, Mary Anne flew in from Atlanta
On a red eye midnight flight
She held Wanda's hand as they worked out a plan
And it didn't take 'em long to decide
That Earl had to die
(Na-na-na-na-na) goodbye, Earl
Those black-eyed peas? (Na-na-na-na-na)
They tasted alright to me, Earl
You're feelin' weak? (Na-na-na-na-na)
Why don't you lay down and sleep, Earl?
Ain't it dark (na-na-na-na-na)
Wrapped up in that tarp, Earl?
The cops came by to bring Earl in
They searched the house high and low
Then they tipped their hats and said, "Thank you, ladies
If you hear from him, let us know"
Well, the weeks went by and spring turned to summer
And summer faded into fall
And it turns out he was a missing person
Who nobody missed at all
So the girls bought some land and a roadside stand
Out on Highway 109
They sell Tennessee ham and strawberry jam
And they don't lose any sleep at night
'Cause Earl had to die (na-na-na-na-na)
Goodbye, Earl (na-na-na-na-na)
We need a break
Let's go out to the lake, Earl (na-na-na)
We'll pack a lunch (na-na-na-na-na)
And stuff you in the trunk, Earl?
Well, is that alright? (Na-na-na-na-na)
Good! Let's go for a ride, Earl
Hey (na-na-na-na-na)
Well, hey-hey-hey (na-na-na-na-na)
Aw, hey-hey-hey (na-na-na-na-na)
Well, hey-hey-hey (na-na-na-na-na)
Na-na-na
Writer(s): Dennis Linde
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