She said, "I spent eight years in California

That's the reason why I talk the way I do

But I've heard how Southern men respect the ladies

And I'd like to meet a gentleman like you"



Well, I spent most of my life in Alabama

That's the reason why I talk the way I do

And I've always had this thing for sun-tanned ladies

And I'd really like to spend some time with you



And we walked on the beach till early morning

And we watched as the sun came up again

And somehow we both shared the feelin'

That we'd just made a very special friend



Tomorrow I'll go back to Alabama

And you'll fly from Atlanta to L.A.

And I'll get back to takin' care of bus'ness,

And you'll go back to starrin' on the stage



But we'll think of the beach come Monday morning

When both of us get back to push and shove

And somehow we will always remember

The night we shared a very special love



I spent most of my life in Alabama

That's the reason why I talk the way I do

I know we shared a very special friendship

The night we made a very special love