Hold Your Tongue And Back Away

In the house, where you live

you can have a long and happy life

if you obey some simple rules

when you’re speaking to your wife

(All your life)

All your life you’ve been taught

you should tell the truth and never lie

But there are some things that your wife will ask

answer wrong and you could die

“How’d you like the dinner I just made?”

“Does this new dress make me look fat?”

“Is it ok how much I paid?”

Ooh, hold your tongue and back away

When talking to your spouse

there’s some things you shouldn’t say

Oo-ooh, hold your tongue and back away

If your wife wants to chat

while you watch your favorite show

Well, you could ask her to be quiet

I don’t recommend it though

When she makes a mistake 

you could tell her what she should have done

But that approach will have repercussions 

trust me, it won’t be fun

And though it might seem logical

to remind her you were right

That would not be wise

more smart to keep your mouths shut guys

Ooh, hold your tongue and back away

When talking to your spouse

there’s some things you shouldn’t say

Oo-ooh, hold your tongue and ba-a-a-a-ack away

[guitar solo]

Can’t take back a single word you’ve said

You should have stifled your reply

Should have kept it in your head

Ooh, hold your tongue and back away

When talking to your spouse

there’s some things you shouldn’t say

Ooh, hold your tongue and back away

If you let it out

there’s a price you’ll have to pay

Ooh, hold your tongue and back away

When talking to your spouse

there’s some things you shouldn’t say

Ooh, hold your tongue and back away

Learn this lesson well

cause you’ll need it every day