The first line should be "... MY barroom girl" not "... A barroom girl" as in some cover versions. Townes always uses "MY" implying a more intimate relationship than "A" which can seem demeaning and dismissive.
Also sometimes Townes follows the line "I can have her anytime" with "she can have me anytime" which I prefer, it's a more reciprocal equal deal and takes away the element of macho boasting.
Just a couple of details to help keep the sweet and loving intentions of the lyric on track. Thank you
The first line should be "... MY barroom girl" not "... A barroom girl" as in some cover versions. Townes always uses "MY" implying a more intimate relationship than "A" which can seem demeaning and dismissive.
Also sometimes Townes follows the line "I can have her anytime" with "she can have me anytime" which I prefer, it's a more reciprocal equal deal and takes away the element of macho boasting.
Just a couple of details to help keep the sweet and loving intentions of the lyric on track. Thank you