Hands Off My Girl

[Verse 1]
I saw him staring from across the street, slick boots and a grin
Thought he had the charm, thought he could waltz right in
But I’ve been around this town, I know his kind
Cowboy talk and a smile, but a heart that’s blind
He thinks he’s clever, thinks he’s smooth
But I know my girl, and I’ve got nothing to lose

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Every glance he throws, every line he speaks
I see through the act, I know the game he seeks

[Chorus]
Hands off my girl, she’s mine, don’t you see
You can’t steal what’s been earned, she belongs with me
Try all you want, play your little part
But you’ll never break the bond of her heart
Hands off my girl, I won’t back down
I’ve built this love in my own hometown

[Verse 2]
He’s telling her stories, spinning tales of fame
Telling her promises, trying to change her name
But she laughs, shakes her head, looks right at me
Like she always has, like she’s always free
I’ve held her close through the fire and rain
I’ve been the one who knows her joy and her pain

[Pre-Chorus 2]
He thinks he’s got a shot, thinks he’s got a clue
But a love like ours won’t ever fall for you

[Chorus]
Hands off my girl, she’s mine, don’t you see
You can’t steal what’s been earned, she belongs with me
Try all you want, play your little part
But you’ll never break the bond of her heart
Hands off my girl, I won’t back down
I’ve built this love in my own hometown

[Bridge]
I’ve seen fools come and go, thinking they’re the king
But love like ours ain’t no passing fling
It’s late-night talks, it’s the fights we survived
It’s the way she laughs, the way we’ve thrived
So go ahead, make your move, take your shot
But I promise you, cowboy, you’ll come up naught

[Verse 3]
So I tip my hat, but I keep her near
Every step he takes, I’m right here
She knows the truth, she knows my soul
He can’t steal her heart, he can’t make her whole
I’m the one who’s been steady, the one who stays
The one she chooses at the end of the day

[Chorus / Outro]
Hands off my girl, she’s mine, don’t you see
You can’t steal what’s been earned, she belongs with me
Try all you want, play your little part
But you’ll never break the bond of her heart
Hands off my girl, I won’t back down
I’ve built this love in my own hometown
Hands off my girl… she’s mine, she’s mine…

modern outlaw country, gritty male vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, pedal steel, driving rhythm, storytelling