https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw7gNf_9njs Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friendsAll through their high school daysBoth members of the 4H club, both active in the FFAAfter graduationMary Anne went out lookin’ for a bright new worldWanda looked all around this town and all she found was Earl Well, it wasn’t two weeks after she got married thatWanda started gettin’ abusedShe’d put on dark glasses or long sleeved blousesOr make-up to cover a bruiseWell she finally got the nerve to file for divorceAnd she let the law take it from thereBut Earl walked right through that restraining orderAnd put her in intensive care Right away Mary Anne flew in from AtlantaOn a red eye midnight flightShe held Wanda’s hand as they worked out a planAnd it didn’t take ’em long to decide That Earl had to die, goodbye EarlThose black-eyed peas, they tasted alright to me, EarlYou’re feelin’ weak? Why don’t you lay down and sleep, EarlAin’t it dark wrapped up in that tarp, Earl The cops came by to bring Earl inThey searched the house high and lowThen they tipped their hats and said, thank you ladiesIf you hear from him let us knowWell, the weeks went by and spring turned to summerAnd summer faded into fallAnd it turns out he was a missing person who nobody missed at all So the girls bought some land and a roadside standOut on highway 109They sell Tennessee ham and strawberry jamAnd they don’t lose any sleep at night, ’cause Earl had to die, goodbye EarlWe need a break, let’s go out to the lake, EarlWe’ll pack a lunch, and stuff you in the trunk, EarlIs that alright? Good! Let’s go for a ride, Earl, hey!Ooh hey hey hey, ummm hey hey hey, hey hey hey