Out from st. louis I wasnt choosy I just wanted to get Back on the road I hitched in cars And worked in bars Lookin for a place To lay down my load I met a lady, a shady lady And someone told her I was all on my own She poured a beer And said when Im finished here Hang around cause Im taking you home Dont worry Ill treat you all right Dont worry You can stay all night I thought it was any easy ride But I didnt know where I was until I got inside She said, ok sonny Give me your money And dont start any foolin around I said what, I said what Dont you think youre Turning me upside down She said, I dont care Ive been everywhere And Ive not been looking for you But Ill take you in And give you a spin Youll know some tricks By the time we get through Shady lady You want it all your own way Shady lady You wont let go of your prey Shady lady Eat me up and spit me out But lets get started now I know what youre talking about Now in the morning As the day was dawning Shady asked me if Id stay there awhile I said stay, baby no way But I couldnt keep myself From a smile I said now no bye-byes Go in and dry your eyes That aint fittin For a lady like you Why not be smart And give your life another start But take care now Whatever you do Shady lady Im on my way Shady lady Well meet again one day And dont worry cause when we do Im gonna make sure That there aint Very much left of you