About the song
Background
“I’m Just a Country Boy” was originally written and recorded by The Hager Twins in 1972. However, the song became a much bigger hit when country music legend Don Williams released his version in 1977. It was the first single from his album Country Boy and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics of “I’m Just a Country Boy” paint a picture of a simple life in rural America. The narrator sings about his love for the outdoors, his close-knit community, and his traditional values. He contrasts this with the hustle and bustle of city life, which he finds overwhelming.
Themes
- Love of home: The song celebrates the beauty and simplicity of rural life.
- Comfort in tradition: The narrator finds comfort in familiar routines and traditional values.
- Discomfort with city life: The song portrays the city as a fast-paced and impersonal place.
- Contentment: The narrator expresses contentment with his life and doesn’t feel the need for the materialistic pursuits of city life.
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Lyrics
I ain’t gonna marry in the fallAin’t gonna marry in the spring‘Cause I’m in love with a pretty little girlWho wears a diamond ring
And I’m just a country boyMoney have I noneBut I’ve got silver in the starsAnd gold in the mornin’ sunGold in the mornin’ sun
Never gonna kiss the ruby red lipsOf the prettiest girl in townNever gonna ask her if she’d marry meI know she’d turn me down
‘Cause I’m just a country boyMoney have I noneBut I’ve got silver in the starsAnd gold in the mornin’ sunGold in the mornin’ sun
I never could afford a store bought ringWith a sparklin’ diamond stoneAll I could afford is a lovin’ heartThe only one I own
‘Cause I’m just a country boyMoney have I noneBut I’ve got silver in the starsAnd gold in the mornin’ sunGold in the mornin’ sun