Story Behind The Song

Based on personal journey from childhood home in Missouri, through early twenties on the road in the South, to discovery of adulthood and maturity in Texas.

Song Description

Texas Swing instrumental feel. Lyrics tell the story of a wanderer who finally discovers Texas, and the answer to all his woes.

Lyrics

Title: Thank Texas

I grew up another country singer wanna be
By ten the jet-set mind set had set in
I spent the next ten searchin' for identity
So at twenty I took the world out for a spin

I hit the road and I hit it pretty hard I gotta say
Trouble is the road hit back, and I've still got scars today

Well, I guess things were pretty cool in New Orleans
But the polish had worn off by Tupelo
Kansas found me missin' some necessities (like grass and trees)
And ol' Oklahoma got me missin' home

But then Texas made a liar outta me
Writin' home to all my friends and family
Tellin' them how much I missed 'em
Ridin' 'round this big country
Yeah, Texas made a liar outta me

And then Texas made a cowboy outta me
Put two-step in my repertoire and footloose danced with fancy-free
You see, son, it ain't how slick the suit
It's more like how you fill them boots
Yeah, Ol' Texas made a cowboy outta me

Well I ain't never been so very good at love
It's hard to win at hearts when you're playin' clubs
Night after night in different towns with different crowds
A bad case of beer's about all I could pick up

But then Texas made a lover outta me
Taught me how to serenade romantically
Schooled me in the finer arts
Of winnin' over womens' hearts
Yeah, Texas made a lover outta me

Well, Texas finally made a home for me
Turned the road and all her ways into distant memories
Introduced me to my wife
Who learned me in the low-key life
Yeah, Ol' Texas finally made a home for -
Texas finally made a home for -
Texas made me forget Missouri

Copyright 2002 Aaron Corey