Millie French

Verse 1
It dawned on me, you and me weren’t going anywhere
I was just the girl you called when you had too much beer
Telling me whatever you thought I wanted to hear
Until you looked me in the eye, made your intentions clear
Told me you’ll always be the hunter... and I’ll be the deer

Chorus
This little deer is not getting into your woods tonight
Is tired of being the shining eyes in your headlights
No more waiting by the phone for your midnight chase
I’m erasing every footprint we made in this place

Verse 2
You liked the thrill of the hunt, the games you used to play
Every time luring me back in, just to push me away
But you can’t keep my heart like a trophy on your wall
And I'm not gonna be around the next time that you call
You thought I'd stay forever frozen in your headlights
But I’m hanging out in different parts of the woods tonight

Chorus repeat
This little deer is not getting into your woods tonight
Is tired of being the shining eyes in your headlights
No more waiting by the phone for your midnight chase
I’m erasing every footprint we made in this place

Outro
So put away your rifle, you won’t shoot me tonight
Yeah, this little deer is finally out of your sight
Out of your woods
Out of your sight

Verse 1
We’ve been together for so long
Our love is real, our love is strong
With everything that we’ve been through
We’ve shared our lives, our family grew
You think it wouldn’t change a thing
No need for vows, no need for a ring

Chorus
But somewhere deep, a hope inside
Still longs for me to be your bride
Not for the party, or a satin dress
Not for the photos, just to impress
But for the promise, what it would say
That you choose me, in every way

Verse 2
I need to know I’m more than just enough
That you can’t live without my love
I want to be your wife, the love you claim
The one you’d proudly give your name
But since you’re not the marrying kind
I can’t make you change your mind

Chorus repeat
But somewhere deep, a hope inside
Still longs for me to be your bride
Not for the party, or a satin dress
Not for the photos, just to impress
But for the promise, what it would say
That you choose me, in every way

Outro
I’m far too proud to beg or plead
So, I’ll keep this ache inside of me
I’ll let our lives just run their course
Not as your wife
But always yours

Verse 1
Daddy was the rock we leaned on
The one who chased away our fears
The one we could always count on
To fix our cars and dry our tears
Mom was his whole world
His ever-loving wife
When she died it completely shattered
The bedrock of his life
It hit him like a hurricane
Like an earthquake rumbling
And right before our eyes
That rock started crumbling

Chorus
You tried to find some comfort
In the whiskey in your glass
Hoping that the heavy pain
And lonely nights would pass
That whiskey bottle made you spiral
Way out of control
You didn’t want to leave us all alone
But with you, we lost it all

Verse 2
It’s very hard to swallow
That this fate had to be yours
But I hope on the other side
That rock is standing strong once more
‘Cause Mom glued all those broken pieces
Firmly back in place
Took that bottle from your hand
And wiped the sadness from your face
Washed away your pain and sorrow
And lifted the burden you had to bear
I’ll remember you as that strong rock
Just like you once were

Bridge
I’ll let go of the guilt I feel for not saving you
I finally forgive myself and I forgive you too

Chorus repeat
You tried to find some comfort
In the whiskey in your glass
Hoping that the heavy pain
And lonely nights would pass
That whiskey bottle made you spiral
Way out of control
You didn’t want to leave us all alone
But with you, we lost it all

Verse 1
I won’t deny being jealous, ‘cause it’s damn clear I am
How’d you feel if someone like her stole your man?
Oh, I hate her guts, but I can’t help staring in awe
‘Cause she doesn’t seem to have a single damn flaw
Look at her, parading around in her three-inch heels
With those sexy long legs, in her Instagram Reels
Little miss perfect: hair, nails and make-up all done
Showing it off, with that tiny designer dress on

Chorus
With a girl like that, yeah, I can’t compete
But mark my words, they won’t succeed
Their little romance is never gonna last
The novelty is gonna wear off pretty fast
He will find out that they don’t match
And he’ll realize that I was a great catch
He’ll come crawling back to me, you’ll see
But he’ll never get a second chance with me

Verse 2
I don’t know her too well, but my gut feeling is
She won’t last very long in a small town like this
She looks like one of those high maintenance chicks
What’s she gonna do with him out here in the sticks
His idea of romance is a tailgate and a bottle of Jack
In jeans and boots with some pork rinds for a snack
On a muddy riverbank, oh, she’d hate that view
Girl, tell me, what the hell is he trying to prove?

Chorus repeat
With a girl like that, yeah, I can’t compete
But mark my words, they won’t succeed
Their little romance is never gonna last
The novelty is gonna wear off pretty fast
He will find out that they don’t match
And he’ll realize that I was a great catch
He’ll come crawling back to me, you’ll see
But he’ll never get a second chance with me

Bridge
Yeah, it takes two to tango, two people to cheat
And I’ll never know which one of them took the lead
But she sure ain’t innocent ‘cause she can’t pretend
Like she never noticed the ring on his hand

Chorus repeat
With a girl like that, yeah, I can’t compete
But mark my words, they won’t succeed
Their little romance is never gonna last
The novelty is gonna wear off pretty fast
He will find out that they don’t match
And he’ll realize that I was a great catch
He’ll come crawling back to me, you’ll see
But he’ll never get a second chance with me

Outro
He’ll come crawling back to me, you’ll see
But he’ll never get a second chance with me
No, he’ll never get a second chance with me
You’ll see…

Verse 1
When I read a love story, with the turning of every page
It comes to life in my mind, it’s like I am center stage
With every single word I read, with every written line
The characters’ heartbreak and joy become mine
When the plot unravels and the story comes to an end
It almost feels like I'm losing a very dear friend
Whether the guy gets the girl or the hero dies
I’ll close the book with tears rolling from my eyes

Chorus
I guess I’m too sentimental for my own good
Every story hits me way harder than it should
I live through every tale that I ever hear
Hits me straight in the heart, brings me to tears
My emotions run high, my feelings run deep
It’s a beautiful curse that I get to keep

Verse 2
Some people just hear a melody or dance to the beat
But for me it’s the lyrics that make a song complete
What gets under my skin are the words that they sing
The lines are what move me, make me feel everything
That’s why I love country, it’s the stories they tell
The true emotions in the lyrics make my heart start to swell
I keep hitting that repeat button until I feel it all
Until it brings me to my knees and my tears begin to fall

Chorus repeat
I guess I’m too sentimental for my own good
Every story hits me way harder than it should
I live through every tale that I ever hear
Hits me straight in the heart, brings me to tears
My emotions run high, my feelings run deep
It’s a beautiful curse that I get to keep

Verse 3
When I’m at the movies and I look at that big screen
I’m submerged in the script, I lose myself in the scenes
When the music starts to swell and the lovers have to part
I feel a wave of emotions going through my heart
Sitting there in the dark, my reality is gone
I'm living someone else’s life until the lights come on
People might think it strange when they see me cry
But there’s nothing I can do, I can’t keep my eyes dry

Bridge
If you are, like me, one of the emotional kind
And live a thousand lives inside your mind
Don’t try to fight it, don’t even ask why
Enjoy every emotion, every tear that you cry

Chorus repeat
I guess I’m too sentimental for my own good
Every story hits me way harder than it should
I live through every tale that I ever hear
Hits me straight in the heart, brings me to tears
My emotions run high, my feelings run deep
It’s a beautiful curse that I get to keep

Outro
Yeah, my emotions run high, my feelings run deep
A beautiful curse...
That I'm lucky to keep

Verse 1
We’re sitting on the porch after a long, hard day
Exhausted ’cause we’ve been out there hauling hay
Then you look at me and tell me you’ve got something big to say
“Dad, I like girls,” and I see your cheeks turn red
There are a million thoughts running through my head
As we sit there in silence for a minute or two
Then I answer with a smile, “You know what, honey, I do too”

Chorus
I’m not a man of many words
But let me tell you this
Nothing you could do or say
Can make me love you any less
You’ll forever be my honey pie
Now you remember that
No matter what, you’re my girl
And I’ll always have your back

Verse 2
You look back at me and I see the relief on your face
Then I pull you close and hold you in my embrace
Honey, news travels fast in a town of this size
And I know you might face some judgmental eyes
But I’ll never stand by and watch you get hurt
So, if they mess with you, I’ll make ’em eat dirt

Chorus repeat
I’m not a man of many words
But let me tell you this
Nothing you could do or say
Can make me love you any less
You’ll forever be my honey pie
Now you remember that
No matter what, you’re my girl
And I’ll always have your back

Intro
Baby, don’t you know you’re all that I can think of?
Don’t you know I’m ready to give you all my love?

Verse 1
My best friend shows me her baby bump is growing fast
And she excitedly shares she picked a name at last
I tell her it’s the perfect name, but if she only knew
That the name she’ll give her baby is the name I chose for you

Chorus
Yeah baby, I really try to stay positive and strong
But where are you? What’s taking you so long?
Yeah, at night I dream about your feet with tiny toes
And it’s like I can almost touch your small button nose
I should keep the faith that it will happen someday soon
And there will be baby sounds filling the air of the spare room

Verse 2
My cousin asks if I can watch her twins sometime this week
‘Cause she’s really tired and could use some extra sleep
Yeah, she goes on and on about how exhausted she is
I get it, but I’d sell my soul to have problems like this

Chorus repeat
Yeah baby, I really try to stay positive and strong
But where are you? What’s taking you so long?
Yeah, at night I dream about your feet with tiny toes
And it’s like I can almost touch your small button nose
I should keep the faith that it will happen someday soon
And there will be baby sounds filling the air of the spare room

Bridge
Baby, don’t you know you’re all that I can think of?
Don’t you know I’m ready to give you all my love?

Verse 3
Mom asks if we ever plan on starting a family of our own
She says that if we don’t, I might grow old all alone
I don’t have the heart to tell her ‘bout what we’re going through
So quickly changing the subject is all that I can do

Chorus repeat
Yeah baby, I really try to stay positive and strong
But where are you? What’s taking you so long?
Yeah, at night I dream about your feet with tiny toes
And it’s like I can almost touch your small button nose
I should keep the faith that it will happen someday soon
And there will be baby sounds filling the air of the spare room

Verse 1
Grandma asks why I’m single and still don’t have a man
She says I’m getting older and I need to have a plan
She warns that I should hurry or I’ll be left on the shelf
Well, let me tell you grandma, I worry ‘bout that myself
But frankly grandma, this is really all that I can say
Dating is not as easy as it was back in your day

Chorus
There must be someone out there
Who wants the same things I do
Who likes dancing on the porch,
Bonfires and a beer or two
Who likes to gaze at the stars
On a clear summer night
Who doesn’t walk out on me
‘Cause we had our first fight

Verse 2
They swipe left if they think your hair color is wrong
They ghost you if they feel you’re coming on too strong
They don’t know how to write a love letter anymore
They don’t buy you flowers or open your car door
After a year of dating, they don’t drop on one knee
They’ll just dump you 'cause there's a million other girls to see

Chorus repeat
There must be someone out there
Who wants the same things I do
Who likes dancing on the porch,
Bonfires and a beer or two
Who likes to gaze at the stars
On a clear summer night
Who doesn’t walk out on me
‘Cause we had our first fight

Verse 3
Grandma says I have to kiss a few frogs to find Mr. Right
But I could be kissing frogs from morning until night
Dating these days is crazy grandma, you won’t believe it’s true
One little fight and they’re already looking for someone new
So, I’ll stay on this shelf until the man for me comes along
’Cause I’d rather wait for Mr. Right than settle for Mr. Wrong

Chorus repeat
There must be someone out there
Who wants the same things I do
Who likes dancing on the porch,
Bonfires and a beer or two
Who likes to gaze at the stars
On a clear summer night
Who doesn’t walk out on me
‘Cause we had our first fight

Outro
There must be someone out there
Who wants the same things I do
So, I’ll stay on this shelf, waiting for you