Rita was sixteen years, hazel eyes and chestnut hair

She made the Woolworth counter shine


Eddie played the steel guitar and his momma cried 'cause he played in the bars

And he kept young Rita out late at night


One of the boys in Eddie's band took a shine to Rita's hand

So Eddie ran off with the bass-man's wife

 
Eddie traveled with the bar room band till arthritis took his hands

Now he sells insurance on the side


Rita was sixteen years, hazel eyes and chestnut hair