Texas wants you anyway...

by Country Girl 20 Replies latest jw friends

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  Country Girl

  Lyrics from Lyle Lovett:

  You say you're not from Texas
  Man as if I couldn't tell
  You think you pull your boots on right
  And wear your hat so well
  
  So pardon me my laughter
  'Cause I sure do understand
  Even Moses got excited
  When he saw the promised land
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  See I was born and raised in Texas
  And it means so much to me
  Though my girl comes from down in Georgia
  We were up in Tennessee
  
  And as we were driving down the highway
  She asked me baby what's so great
  How come you're always going on
  About your Lone Star State
  
  I said that's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  Oh the road it looked so lovely
  As she stood there on the side
  And she grew smaller in my mirror
  As I watched her wave goodbye
  
  Those boys from Carolina
  They sure enough could sing
  But when they came on down to Texas
  We all showed them how to swing
  
  Now David's on the radio
  And old Champ's still on the guitar
  And Uncle Walt he's home with Heidi
  Hiding in her loving arms
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  They're OK in Oklahoma
  Up in Arkansas they're fair
  But those old folks in Missouri
  They don't even know you're there
  
  But at a dance hall down in Texas
  That's the finest place to be
  The women they all look beautiful
  And their men will buy your beer for free
  
  And they'll say that's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  So won't you let me help you Mister
  Just pull your hat down the way I do
  And buy your pants just a little longer
  And next time somebody laughs at you
  
  You just tell 'em you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
  
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  That's right you're not from Texas
  But Texas wants you anyway
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  purplesofa

  love lyle lovett

  and this song

  have it on cd

  purps
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  Country Girl

  I love that song, PS. I have it on CD, too. I wasn't even BORN here, and I just love this place. I know everyone loves their particular states they live in, so I was just talkin about the state I live in. I'd love to read other people's thoughts abou the state THEY live in and how they feel about it. What is good/bad about your State? I know one thing good about Texas is they are the most friendliest people I have ever met.

  CG
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  wednesday

  http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1844/waltz.html

  T is for Texas. love it.
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  ferret

  I live in Canada...but love Texas as we have visited many times as recent as march of this year....friendly people and lots to see and do.
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  magoo

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  ............right to work state.....no state income tax.......& as mentioned..." friendliest people in the whole damn world"........

  magoo -native texan

  
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  Junction-Guy

  I absolutely love Texas too, the people are so friendly. The food is great, I love the West Texas Climate, it seems like East Texas has been drenched all year though.
  
  Texans have alot of pride in their state, and I do too.
  
  Here are a few Texas songs:
  
  Texas vs.Kentucky-- by Ernest Tubb
  
  Waltz across Texas--by Ernest Tubb
  
  Miles and Miles of Texas- by-Asleep at the Wheel
  
  You're from Texas- Asleep at the Wheel
  
  And there's many more that I cant think of right this moment.
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  bigdreaux

  i won't bash texas, i haven't spent much time in it. my wife, missanna will. she's from there and hates it.

  i will say, i lived in dallas after katrina. i loved the people, but, the actual city itself kinda sucked. it's a never-ending line of wal-marts and strip malls. no real culture, no soul. i'm just speaking of dallas. i heard austin is pretty cool.
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  Sparkplug

  but, the actual city itself kinda sucked. it's a never-ending line of wal-marts and strip malls. no real culture, no soul.

  I felt the same when I moved here. But you have to hunt it out. It is there, but you actually have to know where to go. I am still learning that part. It is not like New Orleans or Santa Fe Where the culture is right in front of your face and in the air, on and around you. It is very different. VERY. And even if the first impression is off...as the song sings...Texas wants you anyways. lol.
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  bigdreaux

  well, texas can want me, but, it'll never have me. i'm a n'awlins boy through and through.