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