TEQUILA SHEILA
(Shel Silverstein / Mac Davis)

Bobby Bare - 1980
Mac Davis - 1980
Bob Gibson - 1984




As recorded by BOBBY BARE:


Won't you pour me another tequila, Sheila
Take off that red satin dress
I crossed the border and I beat the dealer
For all the damn gold in Juarez
I feel like ol' Pancho Villa, Sheila
And I got the pesod to spend
So pour me another tequila, Sheila
And lay down and love me again

No, I can't tell you about it
And don't mind my gun by the bed
I feel kinda naked without it
But it eases the fears in my head
Just pass me the salt and the lemon
Then bend down and blow out the light
I never have trusted the women, Sheila
But I'm gonna trust you tonight

You can pour me another tequila, Sheila
Take off that red satin dress
I crossed the border and I beat the dealer
For all the damn gold in Juarez
I feel like ol' Pancho Villa, Sheila
I sure could use me a friend
So, pour me another tequila, Sheila
And lay down and love me again

Oh, Sheila, I'm hearin' your heartbeat
But I'm hearin' footsteps outside
That old courtyard is crawlin' with them Federales
And Sheila, there ain't no place to hide
Now I don't know who could've tipped 'em
'Cause nobody knew it, but you
And I can't make love to a squealer, Sheila
So I guess there's just one thing to do

You can pour me another tequila, Sheila
And I'm goin' to put on your red satin dress
You put on my clothes
And you go face the dealer
And, Sheila, I wish you the best
I feel like ol' Pancho Villa, Sheila
I need a fast horse and a friend
So, pour me another tequila, Sheila
And I'll ride for the border again
Yeah, pour me another tequila, Sheila
And I'll ride for the border again


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As recorded by MAC DAVIS:


Well, hand me down that bottle of tequila, Sheila
Take off that red satin dress
I crossed the border and I beat the dealer
For damn near ev'ry ounce of gold in Juarez

Oh, let's drink a toast to Pancho Villa, Sheila
Tonight I need a lover and a friend
So hand me down that bottle of tequila, Sheila
Then lay down and love me again

Pass me the salt and the lemon
Bend down and blow out the light
I never had much luck with women
But Sheila, I feel lucky tonight

Oh, let's do it one time for the dealer, Sheila
Once more for the good times way back when
Then hand me down that bottle of tequila, Sheila
And lay down and love me again
Lay down and love me again
Lay down and love me again


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2012)