Well I’ll bet by the time I get to Tulsa
She’ll be pullin’ on them tight blue jeans
She’ll go down to Cowboy’s, buy herself a cold one
And on a Friday night in Dallas, she’s a cowboy’s dream
Something tells me she’ll sit out the first one
Then they’ll play George Strait and she’ll be gone
Cause heaven knows that girl was born to two-step
And Texas women don’t stay lonely long
It’s a fact that women like the one I left
Can find somebody else, any time they want
It’s a shame, but I’m afraid the one I love
She don’t like waiting much
Texas women don’t stay lonely long
I’d sure like to think she’d wait forever
Welcome me back in with open arms
But she don’t walk the floor, she don’t count the teardrops
And she don’t pick up pieces from no broken heart
I wish I could call and say I’m sorry
But there’s nobody sitting by the phone
You know she meant it when she told me that she loved me
But Texas women don’t stay lonely long
It’s a fact that women like the one I left
Can find somebody else, any time they want
It’s a shame, but I’m afraid the one I love
She don’t like waiting much
Texas women don’t stay lonely long
It’s a fact that women like the one I left
Can find somebody else, any time they want
It’s a shame, but I’m afraid the one I love
She don’t like waiting much
Texas women don’t stay lonely long
Moving On in the Lone Star State
“Texas Women (Don’t Stay Lonely Long)” by Brooks & Dunn is a lively tribute to the resilience and independence of Texas women. Through vivid storytelling, the song paints a picture of a woman who doesn’t dwell on heartbreak. Instead, she embraces life, confident in her ability to move forward. The narrator imagines his former lover slipping into her blue jeans and heading out for a night of dancing, knowing she won’t wait around for anyone. The repeated line, “Texas women don’t stay lonely long,” emphasizes the self-assurance and spirit that define the women of this iconic state.
Strength, Independence, and the End of Heartache
The lyrics highlight a universal truth—some people are simply too strong to let a broken heart slow them down. The song’s protagonist recognizes the reality that his former love won’t be sitting by the phone, waiting for him to return. Instead, she is out living her life, reminding us that strength and independence are at the heart of Texas women.
Song Credits
Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Release Year: 2007
Label: Arista Nashville