What’s A Man Gotta Do

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I met you at the diner You were laughing at my tie I spilled my fries on my blue jeans You said, "Nice move, Romeo guy" I bought you a cherry soda You ordered coffee, black I said, "I’m just a simple fella" You said, "Well, keep your map" [Pre-Chorus] I read the signs, I took the hint I learned to dance, I learned to grin I showed up with a dozen roses You gave me that look again [Chorus] What’s a man gotta do? (What’s a man gotta do?) What’s a man gotta do? To get a little through to you I got jokes, I got shoes Got the moon, got the blues What’s a man gotta do? What’s a man gotta do? [Verse 2] I called your place on Tuesday Your brother said you flew To see your aunt in Tulsa Or maybe that was just a ruse I left a note on your windshield Folded up like a plane You drove off in the rainstorm And never called my name [Pre-Chorus] I bought the ring from Louie's I practiced what to say But every time I got close, girl You slipped on away [Chorus] What’s a man gotta do? (What’s a man gotta do?) What’s a man gotta do? To get a little through to you I got jokes, I got shoes Got the moon, got the blues What’s a man gotta do? What’s a man gotta do? [Bridge] Now I’m standing in my kitchen Talking to the grapes Telling them my heartbreak story While the whole house shakes Maybe love’s a puzzle Maybe I’m just shy But if you see me on the corner Won’t you tell me why? [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] What’s a man gotta do? (What’s a man gotta do?) What’s a man gotta do? To get a little through to you I got jokes, I got shoes Got the moon, got the blues What’s a man gotta do? What’s a man gotta do? [Outro] Tell me true What’s a man gotta do? Yeah, what’s a man gotta do?