I moved here with my woman, 11 months ago The way she begged and pleaded, how could I say no Left West Virginia's coal mines for Texas oil rig She said "it's our chance to make it big" Teardrop town, How was I to know you'd let me down Seven weeks into my job my company went broke Then I lost my woman, and I lost my hope I've got a little money left to take me out of town Just enough to ride this old greyhound Teardrop town, I'm sick and tired of being kicked around Teardrop town you really brought me down I'm moving out and heading for, higher ground Teardrop town, I'm leaving now, I'm West Virginia bound Solo (verse) This town won't lift a finger, when you've lost it all The people show no mercy, when your back's against the wall We've cleared the city limit sign we're in the passing lane I hope I never see this town again Teardrop town, I cursed you when my fortunes came unwound Solo (chorus) Teardrop town you really brought me down I'm moving out and heading for, higher ground Teardrop town, I'm leaving now, I'm West Virginia bound I'm leaving now, I'm West Virginia bound