Idaho

The letter came and I was off to my new carrier
All I needed was a bright new jacket and to pack all my gear.
Jump in the car and watch LA in my rear view mirror
Listening to the static passing railroad tears

She got home and I handed her the good news
She didn't smile, didn't cry or show blue
Just tilted her head as a curious puppy would do
Then laughed out loud and walked into the next room.

Singing No no no
I don't want to go
They have blue fields
And almost snow
No to Idaho

Behind that wall her rhyme echoed to me
I hoped you like living around all those great big trees
But trees bring bees and bees always sting
And I've been stung enough outside these city streets

Singing No no no
I don't want to go
They have blue fields
And almost snow
No to Idaho

Would you go if I bought you a great big diamond ring
Would you go if I told you I love you every day.
Would you go if I promise to always keep you safe
Im sure you won't get stung outside these city gates

Fifteen miles from highway 93
Windows reflecting all those great big trees
I looked over and she smiles at me
I better get that big new diamond ring

Would you go if I bought you a great big diamond ring
Would you go if I told you I love you every day.
Would you go if I promise to always keep you safe
Im sure you won't get stung outside these city gates