Lyrics

[Verse 1] They laughed at me in New York City Called me a fool in L.A I doubt that Nashville saw me comin' Besides the bar folks workin' late Played every room in the state of Texas All the ones in California too So many nights I can't remember Maybe I've played a song for you [Verse 2] Left San Francisco in a hurry They ran me out of Fort Worth town Into the bottom of New Orleans Them river boats make a lonesome sound Lawmen, they caught me in Virginia No need to tell you what I'd done Make sure you get your act together Before you roll up eighty-one [Instrumental Break] [Verse 3] I've seen the other side of Dallas Tryin' to climb up to the top One thing I know about that city Man, the hustle never stops That's how I got real good at losing And wastin' precious time Most folks who talk about me Have never lived no life like mine [Verse 4] They laughed at me in New York City Called me a fool in L.A I doubt that Nashville saw me comin' Besides the bar folks workin' late