Country Town

©2010 John Rowland

V1

It’s diff’rent from any place you’ve been
Off the interstate -- ‘tween 12th and West End
Songwriter nights at the Commodore
And Sunday pickin’ on the front porch
It’s everybody helpin’ everybody else
Doin’ for others what’s good for themselves
Makin’ it big ain’t what it seems
They’re just ordinary folks chasin’ a dream

(Chorus)
It’s mamas and their kids
Playin’ in the park
Lovers in the square
Strollin’ after dark
Neighbors on the steps
Sayin’ “Come sit down”
It may be Music City
But don’t you know
It’s just a little ole --
Country Town

V2

So take your ticket and get in line
Waitin’ your turn for a “Grand Ole” time
You’ll make some friends along the way
Playin’ out at night and workin’ all day
Waitin’ on tables or drivin’ trucks
Till your number’s up or you’re out of luck
May be diff’rent than what you planned
When you get here you’ll understand