This may be GALLEON's best shot at a hit. It has 'major-label single' written all over it. Listen and judge for yourself!
rock
original music
folk rock
modern country
georgia band
Story behind the song
I saw too many really fine women involved with real jerks. These women should have been with a first-class guy like me, but they chose lesser men. Of course, that was then and this is now. I'm in love with a top-class lady who makes me so happy. Ironically, she used to be married to one of the aforementioned jerks. Sometimes life does imitate art!
Lyrics
O P T I O N S (Elliott C. Michaels)
DBmF#mG
Its no secret Ive been eyeing your lady for quite some time,
AD BmF#mG
But it seems these days shes got nothing but you on her loving mind.
AEmF#m
Well, as long as youre good to her I wont interfere,
GGA
But if you dont do her right, let me make myself clear,
BmEm
Shes got Options! Yes, its time that you see,
BmEm
Shes got Options! I think her best one is me.
GF#m
Shes got Options! And Im telling you true,
EmA
Dont ruin the best thing ever happened to you.
DBm F#m
Shes got a will of her own; shes strong enough to be flexible and not over-bearing. (G)
A DBmF#m
Shes got the heart of a saint, for she can handle your worst and still be loving and caring. (G)
AEmF#m
Yet you keep her at arms length but cling so tight,
GGA
Buddy, doin that to this one just isnt right.
BmEm
Shes got Options! Yes, its time you took heed,
Bm Em
Shes got Options! Youd better follow my lead.
G F#m
Shes got Options! Man, youre losing your grip,
EmA
You oughta take my advice or else youre sure gonna slip.
F#m (staccato beats)
Now, I dont have your money or your dashing good
Bm
looks, and I dont drive a fancy car,
F#m Bm
But I know how to satisfy a first-class woman, and thats more important by far.
F#m
I know you and your lady perceive me as crazy,
Bm
and she barely knows Im alive,
Em (normal)
But you heard it right here, youd better treat the girl
G A
dearly or your love aint gonna survive!
BmEmBmEm
Shes got Options! Oh, yeah!
GF#mEmA
DBm
Now, when a girl comes along like the one youre with,
F#m G A
why would you take her for granted?
DBm
A lady like that could make you happy for life;
F#m G
how come you dont understand it?
AEmF#m
I cant stand by idly while you treat her this way,
GGA
For she deserves so much more and Ive got something to say:
BmEm
Shes got Options! Yes, its time that you knew,
Bm Em
Shes got Options! And yours are just about through.
GF#m
Shes got Options! Im moving in for the kill,
EmA
And Im gonna prove that I love her for real.
Bm Em
Shes got Options! And now shes opened her eyes,
Bm Em
Shes got Options ... shes gonna exercise!
GF#m
Shes got Options! Its time to make up your mind,
EmA
For shes about to come with me and leave you behind!
BmEmBmEm
Shes got Options!
BmEmBmEm (hold for coda)