Three Hearts in the Kitchen

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Hootie wore her Sunday boots on a Tuesday night Said, “Boys, I’ve got a plan, and the mood feels right” Eric brought a pie, Chew brought a grin Nobody could remember who was meant to let who in [Chorus] Hootie, Eric, Chew in the kitchen light Three hearts laughing, trying to get it right A kiss, a blush, then the old screen door flew Love’s a little complicated when there’s three of you [Verse 2] Eric found the slow songs, Chew found the wine Hootie read the label and said, “This stuff is fine” They bumped into a chair, then they bumped into the wall And the neighbor yelled, “Y’all having fun in there at all?” [Chorus] Hootie, Eric, Chew in the kitchen light Three hearts laughing, trying to get it right A kiss, a blush, then the old screen door flew Love’s a little complicated when there’s three of you [Bridge] They made a little rule: be kind and be clear And if somebody’s laughing, bring them a beer By morning, all that fuss had drifted away Except Chew’s missing boot and the pie from the tray [Final Chorus] Hootie, Eric, Chew, what a headline crew They found their own rhythm and a way that’s true With a wink, a grin, and a fond “Howdy-do” Love’s a little complicated—and it’s theirs to do [Outro] Hootie found the boot, Eric found the pie Chew just waved at the neighbor walking by