I told my woman that I'd only be gone for a couple days
I had a friend who was in need of a guitar picker in the worst way
When I kissed that woman goodbye, she yelled out as I drove by
Don't you let me catch you stayin' in a Holiday Hotel
I bought myself a tickey on the airway express
(I was destined for Modesto)
When I met my little buddy he said "How do you do?"
I said "Fine friend"
He told me he had a surprise
But what I didn't know I finally surmized
I was standin' there holdin' a key to a Holiday Hotel
I was awaked in mornin' by the ring of the phone
(It was the hotel operator)
I got a message form a friend who checked out
He said "I'll see you latter"
He ran out before he paid me my bread
I remember what my baby had said
Don't you let me catch you stayin' in a Holiday Hotel
Don't you let me catch you stayin' in a Holiday Hotel