I'm Layin' It On the Line

[ Don Rich ] I'm layin' it on the line I'm a gonna make you mine I think I better warn you it's only just a matter of time Yeah as good as gone oh my name is Don I'm gonna make you mine I'm tellin' you straight I'm a layin' it on the line Well the first time I looked into your big brown eyes you really gave me a thrill You were pretty and sweet and everything neat and dressed up fit to kill I knew right then I had to win your heart and I don't mean maybe I'll lay it on the line and I gotta make you my baby I'll lay it on the line... [ guitar ] Well I'm just a homegrown country lad that ain't been much to school Oh but I don't take much of schoolin' and such to know that I want you Yeah I can feel a need in me without you dear I'm a hurtin' I'm layin' it on the line I gotta have you for certain I'll lay it on the line... Yeah I'm tellin' you straight I'm a layin' it on the line --- I'm Layin' It on the Line - Buck Owens and Buck Owens & His Buckaroos