Song Description
A humorous look at the nature of hindsight.
| Song Length |
3:10 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Cheerful |
Subject |
Life, History, Past |
Lyrics
Hindsight
Tim Bays/David Kent
© 1995 In Cahoots Music (ASCAP), Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (BMI)
From across the bar I could've sworn she winked at me
And that cowboy by her side was only five foot three
So I moved in and never thought he'd dare to stand his ground
Only to discover he was sitting down
Chorus
Ain't nothing like hindsight to put things in a different light
How come you can see much clearer looking in the rearview mirror
I go around like a firefly with nothing but my taillights on
If it wasn't for hindsight I couldn't see nothing at all
Verse 2
I was in no mood for salesman when the doorbell chimed
So I hollered out the window as it rang the nineteenth time
And when I told him right where he could go he climbed back in his van
Then the neighbor's kid informed me that was Ed McMahon...Chorus
Bridge
If you ever used a broomstick on a hornet's nest
Or tried to hide a dollar from the IRS...Chorus