That Georgia sun was blood-red and going downThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downDaddy said, now come, girl, we're heading down the road to AugustaBanking through his clenched teeth, he called Mama's name, then he cuffs to herHe said, girl, you're young, but some dude has come along and stolen your motherOh, but you can't steal a willing mind, cause Mama's always looking for a loverThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downWith dusty teardrops on his face, my daddy cried and big steps he was takingHalfway running to keep up, my shorter legs were so tired and shakingWhere did I go wrong, girl, and why would she leave us both this way?At times like these, a child of ten never knows exactly what to sayThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downWe searched in every bar room and honky-tonk as wellAnd finally Daddy found them, but Lord, you know the rest is hard to tellHe sent me out to wait, but scared I looked back through the doorAnd Daddy left them both soaking up the sawdust on the floorThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going downThat Georgia sun was blood-red and going down