Well, I can't hide this honky tonk heart I've been telling you right from the start Turning in my West Coast blues, for the cowboy boot This honky tonk heart Lessons learned while skipping school Throwing dice and playing pool Odds came together, we were right on time Backed up the truck and hit the county line 'Cause I can't hide this honky tonk heart I've been telling you right from the start Turning in my West Coast blues, for the cowboy boot This honky tonk heart Grandma taught me how to dress Always wear your Sunday best Grandpa told me I could sing Now I preach the gospel of the country swing Nashville feels like home Setting up shop, and touching stone Cumberland runs deep People are nice when the beer is still cheap ♪ 'Cause I can't hide this honky tonk heart I've been telling you right from the start Turning in my West Coast blues, for the cowboy boot This honky tonk heart Turning in my West Coast blues, for the cowboy boot This honky tonk heart