Lyrics
Well, we were bringing down the house in Abilene
Ten thousand strong, it was quite a scene
There were beach balls flying up in the air
And girls cutting loose and letting down their hair
We were playing long well into the night
'Cause the crowd was rocking and the band was tight
When a two-tone car came to shut us down
And the county sheriff hit the ground
It was a night to remember down in Texas
One heck of a night, long live Texas
He stepped right up and onto the stage
Addressed the crowd in an official way
Said the show was over, it's time to go
Hurry now and don't be slow
I know y'all are having one heck of a time
But you gotta know you're gonna cross the line
Break it down, boys, end this show
Don't get me mad, don't make me blow
It was a night to remember down in Texas
One heck of a night, long live Texas
Before we knew it, there were flashing lights
And more police, it was quite a sight
My head was hot, my fists were tight
I was sixteen seconds from starting a fight
I started chugging beer, drinking whiskey from the bottle
I was sixteen seconds away from trouble
A shot and a beer away from fame
Then I picked up my guitar and I started to play
He wasn't amused as he came at me
I said Wait a minute, sir, if you please
Can we take a minute to talk this out
I served my country, now don't that count
He looked at me in his peculiar style
And said yes, it does, son, let's talk for a while
He was a combat vet and a proud Marine
Tough as nails and a law machine
He loved the vets; that was plain to see
Then shook my hand and smiled at me
Well, the crowd went wild as he left the stage
And yelled Long live Texas, y'all can stay
Then I waved him back up onto the stage
Gave him a mic as we started to play
He sang it proudly, then turned my way and said
Thank you, boys, y'all made my day (yeah)
It was a night to remember down in Texas
One heck of a night, long live Texas, long live Texas
Long live Texas, long live Texas