Did you ever have a nickel
And wish you had a dime?
Did you ever try to search your soul
But could not find your mind?
Did you ever lay your body down
With someone that dont love you?
The country boy has been there
Thats what makes him sing the blues
Its not the drinks you bought him
Its not the tips you gave
From the rocking of his cradle
To the covering of his grave
Youll never know the loneliness and sorrow he goes through
The country boy has been there
Thats what makes him sing the blues
When he sings about a love gone wrong
Theres no tears in his eyes
But the lonely knows hes crying out
All the hurt he feels inside
He s singing to their broken hearts
Thats all thats left to do
The country boy has been there
Thats what makes him sing the blues
Its not the drinks you bought him
Its not the tips you gave
From the rocking of his cradle
To the covering of his grave
Youll never know the loneliness and sorrow he goes through
The country boy has been there
Thats what makes him sing the blues