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Fingernails Lyrics by Joe Ely

Honky Tonk Masquerade

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[Verse 1]
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Till the swallows get back from Texarkana

[Verse 2]
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Till the swallows get back from Louisiana

[Bridge]
Well, I used to chew 'em off
I was nervous over you
I missed that clickin', tickin' sound
Honey, what am I gonna do?

[Verse 3]
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Till the swallows get back from Alabama
There he goes

[Piano Solo]

[Bridge]
Well, I used to chew 'em off
I was nervous over you
I missed that clickin', tickin' sound
Honey, what am I gonna do?

[Verse 4]
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I keep my fingernails long
So they click when I play the piano
I'm gonna keep 'em that way
Till the swallows get back
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About “Fingernails” by Joe Ely

Read the complete lyrics to "Fingernails" by Joe Ely from the album "Honky Tonk Masquerade". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Pop.

"Fingernails" is performed by Joe Ely. from the album "Honky Tonk Masquerade" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Fingernails", explore more songs by Joe Ely using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Fingernails" is credited to Joe Ely. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Fingernails" appears on "Honky Tonk Masquerade".

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