You were named co-respondent in a divorce suit today
That's the legal way of saying you all went all the way hey
And I've been sittin' here a praying that's it's just some bad mistake
You were named co-respondent in a divorce suit today

Oh the sheriff came by the house with a sapeeno in his hand
He said he was looking for you I said I was your man
Oh he didn't pull his pistol but he sure nuff shot me down
He said son she's in a divorce suit she's the means and she's the grounds

You were named co-respondent in a divorce suit today...

Baby sit right down beside me take your time and just explain
How that lawyer knew about you how this paper's got your name
Lord I'm tryin' to believe ye baby tell me where I'm at
If it ain't true why should someone claim a thing like that

You were named co-respondent in a divorce suit today...