Nashville, a Dog Gone Hit,

I left my hometown and didn't much look back,
headed southward bound in my Cowboy Cadillac,
arrived at this store to grab me some snacks,
Yea, they're right about this town, of how it really attracks,

Yea, here in the town called Nashville, where the Grand Ole Opry's on TV,
They say it's the real deal, where upcoming singers need to be,
but I don't do much singing, 'cause the hound dogs howl at me,
though I sure hope it's worth bringing, my songs, for some to see,

I've got them on the internet, downloading them is free,
I haven't had any right connections yet, but I'm hoping patiently,
gonna find me country singer, try to pitch them a dog gone hit, 
like pitching a horseshoe ringer, you know you just can't quit,

Yea, here in the town of Nashville, where the Grand Ole Opry's on TV,
they say it's the real deal, where even writers need to be,
no, I don't do much singing, 'cause the hound dogs howl at me,
but I sure hope it's well worth bringing, my songs, for some to see,

Yea, here in the town of Nashville, where the Grand Ole Opry's on TV,
they say it's the real deal, where upcoming singers hope patiently,
Got some songs to pitch the singers, like me, they just can't quit,
like making a horseshoe ringer, knowing one of them could hit,

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Yea, here in the town of Nashville, where the Grand Ole Opry's on TV,
they say it's the real deal, where upcoming singers need to be,
Gonna find me a country singer, try to pitch them a dog gone hit,
like throwing a horseshoe ringer, knowing you just can't quit,

Yea, I left my hometown and didn't much look back,
headed southward bound in my Cowboy Cadillac,
arrived at this store to grab me some snacks,
Yea, they're right about this town, of how it really attracks.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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George   Avatar
April 2, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Wow! lawrence, this sounds like a hit to me. Lainie
Devonshire Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Lawrence, indeed your unique lyrics are a welcome addition at Poetry Soup! And I feel like I can hear the melody; nice rhythm. I'd love to hear the cowboy sing this one! It reminds me a bit of Paul Simon's "Graceville," one of my favorite songs. Best wishes, Carolyn
Jordan Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Lawrence - sounds like a hit to me bro - I loved this piece - God Bless, MJ
Gass Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM
You have penned a wonderful song here, Lawernce. I agree with Carries comment, Keep writing them. You can get a lot of material from where you ive! Wow, what a story. I guess you appreciate your quiet moments there! Thank you for reaing so many of my poems. I have been ill, so I am behind commenting. Stay safe, my friend, and keep those songs flowing! Love, Robin
Richards Avatar
February 26, 2009 at 6:14 PM
One of these days...you will be on the hit parade ~~ !!! Keep writing and keep hoping!!~ Love, Carrie
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