I MADE MY BED AND I MADE UP MY MIND
cpyr. 2026, Suburban Cowboys Music
Lyrics: Ralph Scott Music: Cpl Suno Vocals: Tobai Keith
“Bounce a quarter off the blanket if you want to make the cut,”
my Army C.O. used to say.
Who knew that Boot Camp would spell out the plan
for my future post-wedding days.
Been in it four years, going on five,
fighting through how to work things out.
She said she loves me from a phone at a dive;
Empowered by more than one Stout.
While she was busy explaining
I was thinkin’ over all my training.
I’ve made my bed and I’ve made up my mind
Time to retreat or press on with the fight?
Do I leave my heart behind enemy lines?
No, I won’t give the battle one more night.
I'm no neat-freak, I ain't anal retentive,
I just know what I like and what I don't.
But I have certain orders when it comes to love
I’ll accept what I will and what I won’t.
When the first shot’s fired, all plans are off
I’ve been under fire for some time
She treats me like a target, time to cut her off
She’s committing a romantic war crime.
BRIDGE
Inspect the damage, assess the cost,
No point in holding a position that’s lost.
I survived drill sergeants breathing down my neck,
I ain't stickin’ round for another relationship wreck.
So I smoothed out the hospital corners real tight,
Tucked the bed in just like I was taught.
Left no room for doubt when she stumbles in tonight,
That this was the very last battle we fought.
My C.O. said discipline keeps you alive,
When you’re stuck in the middle of a bad situation.
So I made my bed, and I made up my mind,
And signed my own honorable separation.
I’ve made my bed and I’ve made up my mind
Time to retreat or press on with the fight?
Do I leave my heart behind enemy lines?
No, I won’t give the battle one more night.
OUTRO
Yeah, a quarter bouncing on the sheet...
Left her heart behind enemy lines.
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