Stay a Little Longer
Waylon Jennings · Mackintosh and T.J. [RCA Victor] [1976]
Waylon & Willie Nelson
Can't go home if you're goin' by the mill
Cause the bridge's washed out at the bottom of the hill
Big Creek's up and Little Creek's level
Plow my corn with a double shovel.
Stay all night, stay a little longer
Dance all night, dance a little longer
Pull off your coat, throw it in the corner
Don't see why you can't stay a little longer.
Sittin' in the window singin' to my love
Slop bucket fell from the window up above
Mule and the grasshopper eatin' ice cream
Mule got sick so they laid him on the green.
Stay all night, stay a little longer
Dance all night, dance a little longer
Pull off your coat, throw it in the corner
Don't see why you can't stay a little longer.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, you ought to see my blue eyed Sally
She lives away down on Shinbone Alley
The number on the gate, the number on the door
The next house over is the grocery store.
Stay all night, stay a little longer
Dance all night, dance a little longer
Pull off your coat, throw it in the corner
Don't see why you can't stay a little longer.
--- Instrumental ---
Stay all night, stay a little longer
Dance all night, dance a little longer
Pull off your coat, throw it in the corner
Don't see why you can't stay a little longer.
Don't see why you can't stay a little longer...
Stay a Little Longer
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on this 1976 track, 'Stay a Little Longer.' Recorded for the album Mackintosh and T.J., the song exemplifies the genre's signature blend of twangy instrumentation and heartfelt vocals. Jennings' delivery captures the weary yet resilient spirit of the road, a hallmark of his career that defined the movement alongside peers like Willie Nelson. The recording stands as a testament to the era's emphasis on authentic storytelling and raw emotional expression, cementing its place in the catalog of classic country music. It remains a staple for fans of the style, showcasing Jennings' ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate with the struggles and hopes of the working class.