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Intro:
A Asus4 A E N.C.
verse 1
E A D
I met my baby at the bottom of the hill, I said take me with you I love you still,
E D E N.C.
We got all the things we'll need tonight, We'll scoot up town and do it up right.
A E
Let's, elope honey, Pa's asleep, Ma is too,
A E G E
Let's, elope baby, The preacher is awaiting and my heart is true.
verse 2
E A D
Standin' there smoochin' in the cold moonlight, Saw a model A with the lights on bright,
E D E N.C.
Thought it was Pa, turnin' me loose, If it had of been he'd of cooked his goose.
A E
Let's, elope honey, Pa's asleep, Ma is too,
A E G E
Let's, elope baby, The preacher is awaiting and my heart is true.
Musical interlude
E A D E D E A E
A E A E G E
verse 3
E A D
Man in the car said ?how about a ride, I'll give you a lift should be a bride,
E D E N.C.
What you say baby let's go right now, Who gives a hoot what Pa don't allow.?
A E
Let's, elope honey, Pa's asleep, Ma is too,
A E G E
Let's, elope baby, The preacher is awaiting and my heart is true.
verse 4
E A D
Well the Ford went arockin' and aboppin' along, I hugged my sugar while I hummed this song,
E D E N.C.
My folks think we're out on a date, They won't know until it's too late.
A E
Let's, elope honey, Pa's asleep, Ma is too,
A E
Let's, elope baby, The preacher is awaiting and my heart is true . . .
Written by Buck Griffin