Lord, it's the same old tune, fiddle, and guitar Where do we take it from here? Rhinestone suits and new shiny cars It's been the same way for years We need a change Somebody told me, when I came to Nashville "Son, you finally got it made" Old Hank made it here, and we're all sure that you will But I don't think Hank done it this way, no I don't think Hank done it this way Okay! Ten years on the road, makin' one-night stands Speedin' my young life away Tell me one more time, just so's I'll understand Are you sure Hank done it this way? Did ol' Hank really do it this way? Lord, I've seen the world, with a five-piece band Looking at the back side of me Singing my songs, and one of his now and then But I don't think Hank done 'em this way, no I don't think Hank done 'em this way Take it home