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Close Don’t Count For Nothing Lyrics by Paul Eason

Keepin’ It ’Tween the Lines

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He's been workin' for two years down the street at HEB
Just so he can pay his rent and take classes at ACC
Now he ain't old but he's done more livin' than his twenty years might suggest
He's done some drinkin' in his lifetime but he ain't even legal yet

And it's a long way to Mexico
And there ain't nothing to do around here
I guess close don't count for nothin'
But no one around here seems to care

He's friends with the sheriff's daughter, you know ol' sheriff thinks he's alright
He'll even buy him beer and give him advice on his love life
But on a Monday night with nothing to do man a six pack sure sounds nice
But there ain't no way it's gonna happen today 'cause the timing just ain't right

He's just got a week left 'till he makes twenty one
Said he gave up drinkin' 'till then said the risk outweighs the fun
Well this I had to see with my own eyes to doubt no more
Don't you know the very next day I saw him passed out on the floor
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About “Close Don’t Count For Nothing” by Paul Eason

Read the complete lyrics to "Close Don’t Count For Nothing" by Paul Eason from the album "Keepin’ It ’Tween the Lines". 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 Pop.

"Close Don’t Count For Nothing" is performed by Paul Eason. from the album "Keepin’ It ’Tween the Lines" 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 "Close Don’t Count For Nothing", explore more songs by Paul Eason 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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"Close Don’t Count For Nothing" is credited to Paul Eason. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Close Don’t Count For Nothing" appears on "Keepin’ It ’Tween the Lines".

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