I've worked a twelve-hour day on a Saturday off
Then made a little money on the side, then I lost it
Hurt my reputation in my own hometown
I learned the value of a dollar 'cause I had to work for it
And rolled my windows up when the rain is pourin' down
But from where I'm sittin' now
[Pre-Chorus]
I've learned a hell of a lot from takin' good advice
But a whole lot more just from livin' life
You don't gotta tell me twice
[Chorus]
To take a day off when you need the rest
Loosen up the drag on a two-pound test
Drink a cold beer when thе weather's right
But you don't gotta tell mе twice
To spend your time off with the ones you love
And sendin' up prayers to the man above
You say you know how it goes
After every low, comes a high
Yeah, that's life
You better hold on and hold on tight
But you don't have to tell me twice
No, you don't have to tell me twice
[Verse 2]
Thought I knew about love when I was seventeen
I cared more about her than I cared about me
Had to learn how to walk the line like Johnny said
You better call your mama, don't let her call you
Don't lie to your daddy, he knows when it ain't the truth
He's the one who knows you best
[Pre-Chorus]
He says you're gonna get burned if you try to set the world on fire
And don't look down if you're walkin' on wires
You don't gotta tell me twice
[Chorus]
To take a day off when you need the rest
Loosen up the drag on a two-pound test
Drink a cold beer when the weather's right
But you don't gotta tell me twice
To spend your time off with the ones you love
And sendin' up prayers to the man above
You say you know how it goes
After every low, comes a high
Yeah, that's life
You better hold on and hold on tight
But you don't have to tell me twice
You don't have to tell me twice
[Bridge]
Ooh, that's life
But, ooh, it's alright
[Chorus]
To take a day off when you need the rest
Loosen up the drag on a two-pound test
Drink a cold beer when the weather's right
But you don't gotta tell me twice
To spend your time off with the ones you love
And sendin' up prayers to the man above
You say you know how it goes
After every low, comes a high
Yeah, that's life
You better hold on and hold on tight
But you don't have to tell me twice
No, you don't have to tell me twice
[Outro]
You don't have to tell me twice