Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)
John Michael Montgomery · The Very Best of John Michael Montgomery
Where I saw something I just had to have.
My mind told me I should proceed with caution,
but my heart said go ahead and make a bid on that.
And I said, "Hey pretty lady! Won't you gimme a sign?
I'd give anything to make you mine, all mine,
I'll do your biddin' and be at your beck and call."
Yeah I've never seen anyone lookin' so fine,
Man I gotta have her, she's a one of a kind.
I'm goin' once, goin' twice,
I'm sold to the lady in the second row,
She's an eight, she's a nine, she's a ten I know.
She's got ruby red lips, blond hair, blue eyes
And I'm about to bid my heart good-bye!
Well, the auctioneer was goin' 'bout a mile a minute.
He was taking bids and callin' them out loud.
And I guess I was really gettin' in it,
'Cause I just shouted out above the crowd!
And I said, "Hey pretty lady! Won't you gimme a sign?
I'd give anything to make you mine, all mine,
I'll do your biddin' and be at your beck and call."
Yeah I've never seen anyone lookin' so fine,
Man I gotta have her, she's a one of a kind.
I'm goin' once, goin' twice,
I'm sold to the lady in the long black dress,
Well she won my heart, it was no contest.
With her ruby red lips, blond hair, blue eyes
Well I'm about to bid my heart good-bye!
Yeah, we found love on the auction block and I hauled her heart away.
Now we still love to laugh about, the way we met that day!
When I said "Hey pretty lady! Won't you gimme a sign?
I'd give anything to make you mine, all mine,
I'll do your biddin' and be at your beck and call."
Yeah I've never seen anyone lookin' so fine,
Man I gotta have her, she's a one of a kind.
I'm goin' once, goin' twice,
I'm sold to the lady in the second row,
She's an eight, she's a nine, she's a ten I know.
She's got ruby red lips, blond hair, blue eyes
And I'm about to bid my heart good-bye!
Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)
John Michael Montgomery's 1992 single 'Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)' stands as a defining moment in his career, blending his signature country-pop sound with a narrative of heartbreak and loss. Released on his greatest hits compilation, the track leverages Montgomery's distinctive vocal style to tell a story of a man forced to sell his beloved horse, a metaphor for the painful end of a relationship. The song's emotional depth and relatable themes of betrayal and financial struggle resonated deeply with audiences, solidifying Montgomery's status as a leading figure in the 1990s country-pop crossover movement. It remains a staple of his discography, showcasing his ability to craft poignant storytelling within the genre while maintaining commercial appeal.