Don't Pay the Ransom

Last night I stopped off for a beer on my way home
 And I saw this broken hearted sweet thing cryin' all alone
 My tender heart was deeply touched at the sight of a woman's tears
 So I said hi there and I pulled up a chair and ordered us a couple of beers
 We must have drunk a gallon of brew
 When I looked at my watch it was half past two
 And I suddenly realized I hadn't even called my wife
 And knowin' what would happen to me when I get home
 I nearly broke my neck gettin' to the phone
 And here's what I told her in an effort to save my life
 Don't pay the ransom honey I've escaped
 Considering what I've been through I'm in good shape
 Well my wrist and ankles are a little sore from the tape
 But don't pay the ransom honey I've escaped
 [ guitar - steel ]
 Now if you got tied up somewhere tonight on your way home
 In a poker game or with a pretty dame and it slips your mind to phone
 Don't blow your cool like a crazy fool and tell your woman where you've been
 Your situation requires imagination and I've got a suggestion my friend
 Tell her now don't pay the ransom ...
 No don't pay the ransom honey I've escaped