Selma Lou Lyrics

The first time I saw Selma Lou

It was right about quitting time

She stepped out into the sun

From the shadow of the tree line

I thought at once my heart would burst

Like a bullet out my back

Then I lost my self-control

When she jumped into the haystack

A man goes to work at the break of day

Puts in his hours for his wage

But she don't know nothing about that

Her daddy owns that house on the hill

Eats and drinks 'till he gets his fill

Won't put no burden on her back

No, he wouldn't like that for

Selma Lou, Selma Lou

This whole world's gonna fall in love with you

Selma Lou, Selma Lou

This whole world's gonna fall in love

Selma Lou, Selma Lou

This whole world's gonna fall in love with you

And I think I might do it too

I couldn't say a single word as I walked up to her there

I couldn't help but crack a smile when a straw fell from her hair

When I tried to introduce myself

She stopped me in my tracks

She said I don't need to know your name

I just need you for a few laughs

Well I've had some fun and I've had good times

Acting a fool and drinking wine

But that just can't compare to this

Her daddy would probably have me killed

If he knew just half of what I did

With his daughter late that night

I don't think he'd like it

Selma Lou

A man takes his rest whenever he can

Don't think too much about his plans

And she knows that she can count on that

But it's hard to think that just one night is all

I'll have for all my life

I have to say it one more time

Or maybe twice

Selma Lou, Selma Lou