It was only last June when her old man ran away
She couldn't stop cryin', she knew he was gone to stay
Ten thirty five on a lonely Friday night

She was standin' by the fire, uh, she was lookin' alright

I asked her if she wanted to dance and she said

All she wanted was a good man who wanted to know if I thought I
was qualified
I said, baby, don't waste your time

I know what's on your mind
I may be qualified for a one night stand
But I can never take the place of your man


It hurt me so bad when I saw the tears in her eyes
She was all he ever wanted and now she wanted to die

He left her with a baby and another one on the way
She couldn't stop cryin' she knew he was gone to stay


She asked me if we couldn't be friends and I said
Oh, honey baby, that's okay you know and I know, know, know you
wouldn't be satisfied


I said, baby, don't waste your time
And I know what's on your mind

I may be qualified for a one night stand
But I could never take the place of your man


I may be qualified for a one night stand
But I could never take the place of your man


I may be qualified for a one night stand
But I could never take the place of your man


La la la oh oh woah
Never take the place of your man
That's all I need, girl

Is a one night, one night, one night stand
I don't wanna be like a steak in your mind
Oh, girl, if you need a friend I'm there by your side

Sha la la la, sha la la
Sha la la la, sha la la