Story Behind The Song

I saw Billy Joe Shaver perform in Chattanooga this year and it was one of the best shows I have ever seen bar none. As I waited in line to get an autograph, some words of wisdom and a hug from the notorious hugger, I noticed I was in line with a whole bun

Song Description

A song about a great songwriter's influence on me

Lyrics

The Man From The Lone Star State (Ode to Billy Joe Shaver)
(c ) 2005 Martha Ann Brooks (BMI)

Don?t hold me quite so tightly in your arms
I just might fall for all that Texas charm
You are blurring all the boundaries
All I see is you and me
But you?re married to the Lone Star State
And I belong to Tennessee

Every song you sing fills the corners of my heart
When you finish one I pray another one will start
It?s the way you use the words
That paint a picture for me to see
You?re a troubadour from the Lone Star State
Bringin Texas to Tennessee

Chorus:
Dear Heart you?ve got me
In the palm of your hand
Never thought I?d go so crazy
Over a Texas Man
Course you got a million more like me
All around the world
But I pretend the Man from the Lone Star State
Might remember the Tennessee Girl

I have a wish for you I'll share right now
None of my business but I?m prayin anyhow
May your life be long and happier
Than some of your checkered past
May you put aside your stumbling blocks
And live a healthy life that lasts

Chorus:
Billy Joe You?ve got me
In the palm of your hand
Never thought I?d go so crazy
Over a Texas Man
Course you got a million more like me
All around the world
But I pretend the man from the Lone Star State
Might remember the Tennessee Girl
Oh yes I pray the Man from the Lone Star State
Just might remember the Tennessee Girl