Common Law

We got a one room rental and two last names We got A dog and a Dodge and the money all spends the same And I heard your Mama say we wouldn't make it this far But you and me honey, we know what we are We ain't traditional Working things out is a ritual You don't quit a love that's habitual just because a couple flaws But hey, in our defense We can't afford a ring or a picket fence For some it might not be common sense But the judge calls it common law If you left my sisters would beat your ass (ha) And the county clerk would make me give you half my cash (Wouldn't be much) I don't worry none 'cause that don't cross my mind (Jokes on you) because without me you couldn't even read a traffic sign Hey, we ain't traditional But working things out is a ritual You don't quit a love that's habitual just because a couple flaws But hey in our defense We can't afford a ring or a picket fence For some it might not be common sense But the judge calls it common law (Wish you'd pick these dishes up, Gabe) (It's your mess) (No, no, no, it's our mess) I roll the joints And I cook the food We done everything except I do Ain't traditional But working things out is a ritual You don't quit a love that's habitual just because a couple flaws But hey in our defense We can't afford a ring or a picket fence For some it might not be common sense But the judge here in Davidson County Tennessee, calls it common law, yeah (oh)