Tom T. Hall – Country Is: Lyrics and Music Video
Country Is Lyrics
Country is sittin’ on the back porch
Listen to the whippoorwills late in the day
Country is mindin’ your business
Helpin’ a stranger if he comes your way.
Country is livin’ in the city
Knowin’ your people knowin’ your kind
Country is what you make it
Country is all in your mind.
— instrumental —
Country is workin’ for a living
Thinkin’ your own thoughts, lovin’ your town
Country is teachin’ your children
Find out what’s right and stand your ground.
Country is a havin’ the good times
Listen to the music, singing your part
Country is walkin’ in the moonlight
Country is all in your heart…
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