[Verse 1]
He showed up in clean white boots
Smilin' like he owned the room
Leanin' hard on her barstool
With a rose and cheap perfume
I saw her laugh, then look away
Like she knew what he was there to do
[Verse 2]
I kept my hands around my glass
Told myself to play it cool
But he kept talkin' sweet and slick
Like he’d studied every move
She wore that ring of silver light
And I could feel the whole thing tilt
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m not lookin’ for a fight
But I’m not leavin’ her tonight
He can pose and he can pray
I know what she’s gonna say
[Chorus]
There’s a rival for the lady’s heart
But she knows mine from the start
He can come with a polished line
I got the truth and a little more time
Rival for the lady’s heart
She won’t let a copy tear us apart
(tear us apart)
No, she won’t let go that easy
[Verse 3]
He tried to charm her by the door
With that grin and borrowed pride
She just laughed and took my hand
Like a spark that caught inside
Now he’s left with his bouquet
And my boots are by her side
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m not lookin’ for a fight
But I’m not leavin’ her tonight
He can pose and he can pray
I know what she’s gonna say
[Chorus]
There’s a rival for the lady’s heart
But she knows mine from the start
He can come with a polished line
I got the truth and a little more time
Rival for the lady’s heart
She won’t let a copy tear us apart
(tear us apart)
No, she won’t let go that easy
[Bridge]
Let him stand there in the smoke
Let him wear his perfect joke
She don’t want a painted smile
She wants the man who stays awhile
And that’s me, yeah, that’s me
[Final Chorus]
There’s a rival for the lady’s heart
But she knows mine from the start
He can come with a polished line
I got the truth and a little more time
Rival for the lady’s heart
She won’t let a copy tear us apart
(tear us apart)
No, she won’t let go that easy