[Verse 1]
I saw you sitting there sipping red wine down at Causen Mills
I knew you'd probably be outta my league but I thought, what the hell?
Aw, what the hell
Five dollars a glass was kicking my butt but I kept on buying
I kind of thought you were into me
So I kept on trying to get them sparks a 'flying'

[Chorus]
In my forty dollar blue jeans
Next to a beauty queen
Used to the finer things
All I had to my name was a big old truck and a little old place
I couldn't help but think
I can't afford to love you
But I can't afford not too
Ho-ho-ho

[Verse 2]
I asked you if you ever stared up at the stars from a tailgate
Down by the river with a six pack
You said no, but it sure sounds great
You climbed up in my old truck
Sitting' right beside me
I cranked up a country song
And you started smiling
Yeah, this old boy was styling
[Chorus]
In forty dollar blue jeans
Next to a beauty queen
Used to the finer things
Yeah, I missed work for three days
Kissing' on you, didn't get paid
I couldn't help but think
I can't afford to love you
But I can't afford not to
Ho-ho-ho

[Verse 3]
We been together ever since that night
You're still in love with that same old guy
Same old guy

[Chorus]
In forty dollar blue jeans
Next to a beauty queen
Used to the finer things
Yeah, we set a date for next spring
Working two jobs, picking out rings
I can't help but think
I can't afford to love you
I can't afford to love you
But I can't afford not to
Ho-ho-ho
[Outro]
I can't afford not to
Love on you