His necktie is bright red   From lookin' in one direction   No flowerchild in his bed   He's got oil well protection   Just had to be a blind dog   Chewin' on everything   Took a slice of the blackbird pie   She began her singing      I know that your oil is black   But your dipstick is pearly white   Ten gallons on your head   That ain't what I need tonight      Showdown at the border   Showdown at the border   Showdown at the border      The rendezvous was neutral   He don't want no gossip headlines   Her polaroid blackmail   He said,"no way I've had mine"   Just too much for him to lose   Because of some cuervo passion   Cold, cold forty-five, answered in texas fashion      I know that your oil is black   But the dipstick is pearly white   Ten gallons on your head   That ain't what I need tonight      Showdown at the border   Showdown at the border   Showdown at the border      Bright red went to his head   Tequila tension rising      This is no business for the weak at heart   This is no business for those with a   Nervous disposition      Tanned man from the f.e.d.'s   Cool mohair buying off the squeeze      Showdown at the border         (cleminson)   (copyright 1980 nazsongs ltd.)   All rights reserved.   Lyrics used by permission only.reproduction prohibited.   Copyright 1980 a&m records, inc.