Livin` in the city
Ain`t never been my idea of gettin` it on
But the job demands that you make new plans
Before your big chance is gone.
You get a house in the hills.
You`re payin` everyone`s bills
And they tell you that you`re gonna go far
But in the back of my mind,
I hear it time after time,
`Is that who you really are?`
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.,
But your mind`s on Tennessee.
Lookin` back, I can remember the time
When I sang my songs for free.
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
Take a look at everything you own.
But now and then, my heart keeps goin` home.
Talkin` on the telephone,
Settin` up another day of people to meet.
You`ve gotta do what`s right,
You`ve gotta spend the night,
Stayin` in touch with the street.
When you`re surrounded by friends,
They say the fun never ends,
But I guess I`ll never figure it out
`Cause in the back of my mind,
I hear it time after time,
`Is this what it`s all about?`
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.,
But your mind`s on Tennessee.
Lookin` back, I can remember the time
When I sang my songs for free.
Country boy, you got your feet in L.A.
Take a look at everything you own.
But now and then, my heart keeps goin` home.